Tag: Rural Tourism
Extend CountryLink price drop to pensioners: Opposition
NSW Opposition is calling for the Government to extend its deal on $1 CountryLink children's fares to pensioners.[MORE]
Council concerned about Paringa riverbank erosion
The Renmark Paringa council says the erosion of the riverbank at a popular recreation spot at Paringa is a serious problem.[MORE]
Tourism authority hosting industry investment forum
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is hosting an forum for operators in Brisbane today looking at issues affecting future tourism investment.[MORE]
Hopes 'crater' find a boost for White Cliffs tourism
There are hopes the discovery of what is believed to be a two-million-year-old crater near White Cliffs will boost tourism in the region.[MORE]
Central Australian tour operators urged to boost skills
An Alice Springs tour guide says there is a need for tourism operators in central Australia to improve their skills.[MORE]
Tourist park owner backs dam reopening
The owner of a camping ground on the banks of Logue Brook Dam has welcomed the reopening of the facility to the public.[MORE]
Eurobodalla tourism bookings up
Eurobodalla tourist authorities are reporting good visitor numbers, despite the downturn in the economy.[MORE]
Australia film tipped to boost outback tourism
Outback Queensland tourism operators say they are expecting a big rise in visitor numbers as a result of the film Australia.[MORE]
Call for admission fee to the Twelve Apostles
Tourism operators are pushing for an admission fee for the Twelve Apostles, saying the money would go towards providing top class facilities.[MORE]
Locals rebuild Bluff Hut tourist attraction
A popular cattlemen's hut in Victoria's high country has reopened to tourists.[MORE]
Morwell MP wants limited duck hunting season
The Member for Morwell, Russell Northe, is pushing for a limited duck hunting season in 2009.[MORE]
Outback festival tells competitors to butt out
An outback Queensland festival says it is prepared to fight a major legal battle to keep one of its main drawcards.[MORE]
Thousands flock to Bendigo swap meet
Bendigo's 33rd National Swap Meet attracted 24,000 people to the Bendigo Showgrounds at the weekend.[MORE]
Extra Murray ferry planned for holidays
The upstream ferry on the Murray at Mannum is expected to return to service by Christmas.[MORE]
Palm Island rodeo a time to heal
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Rodeo riders are heading to Palm Island for the Aboriginal community's first rodeo in 32 years.[MORE]
Broome 'ready' for extra flights
The Kimberley's peak tourism body believes Broome can cope with an increase in tourists if direct international flights are introduced.[MORE]
Comment sought on Alpine tourism plan
Alpine Shire residents are being urged to have their say about tourism in the region.[MORE]
Motel development planned for Broken Hill
Broken Hill developer Michael Baldwin says he has plans for a $1.4 million motel development on Argent Street in the western New South Wales city.[MORE]
'Australia's Longest Short Cut' to push inland tourism
A 3,000 kilometre tourist route across the middle of Australia is being launched today, in an effort to encourage more people to travel in their own backyard.[MORE]
QTIC welcomes $9m tourism industry boost
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) says the State Government needs to carefully spend the the money raised through the sale of Sunlover Cruises operating licence. [MORE]
Bundaberg tourism chews over food festivals
The chairman of Bundaberg Region Tourism says the region needs to consider events like festivals to turn local produce into a tourist attraction.[MORE]
Minister vows illegal hostels will be prosecuted
The Qld Emergency Services Minister vows to prosecute backpacker hostels that don't comply with fire safety rules.[MORE]
Govt under fire over Qld hostels safety breaches
The Qld Oppn says it is outrageous backpacker hostels are still flouting fire safety rules.[MORE]
Councils unite to launch new tourism region
A new tourism region north of Kalgoorlie will be launched this week.[MORE]
Barkly tourism finds new support
A host of interested parties have helped to promote the Barkly since the Northern Territory Government stopped funding Barkly Tourism last year.[MORE]
