Amanda Carmichael, Author at MRBTA

What's new from the MRBTA?What's new in the industry?

Leveraging opportunity through collaboration

Industry bodies joined forces last week to discuss working together to leverage opportunities for Wine and Tourism in the Margaret River Region. This is the first collaboration of this scale with representatives from Tourism WA, Wines Australia, Margaret River Busselton Tourism Australia (MRBTA), Margaret River Wine Association (MRWA), Wines of…

Amanda CarmichaelMay 3, 2017

Get Involved

Artist commission opportunity

2017 marks the 10th anniversary of CinefestOZ Film Festival. This year they are inviting Expressions of Interest from 3D sculptural artists residing in the South West region of Western Australia to create the new CinfestOZ signature trophy. This is a unique opportunity for an artist to develop and extend their…

Amanda CarmichaelMay 3, 2017

What's new from the MRBTA?

CEO recruitment update

The Board of MRBTA has retained the executive search firm of Lester Blades to assist in recruiting a new CEO for MRBTA. Interested persons are invited to contact Geoff Blades in the first instance at the contact details below: Geoff Blades - Partner Level 21, St Martins Tower 44 St…

Amanda CarmichaelMay 1, 2017

Events

2017 Cullen Award for Excellence

The Cullen Award for Excellence honours the legacy of Diana Madeline and Kevin John Cullen, by recognising an individual, group or business that supports or promotes the interest of the Western Australian Wine Industry. Last year’s inaugural event saw James Halliday AM announced as the first winner of the award…

Amanda CarmichaelApril 20, 2017

Events

Cabin Fever

The inaugural 10-day Cabin Fever event, to be held from July 14-23, 2017, will provide an opportunity for visitors and locals alike to break out of hibernation and attend a range of unique events featuring regional produce, award winning wine and beverages, live music, art and entertainment, all set in…

Amanda CarmichaelApril 20, 2017

What's new in the industry?Winery Members News & Updates

Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) Rebate update

Release of Exposure Draft Legislation The Federal Government is inviting wine producers to take part in consultation on the exposure draft legislation to reform the wine equalisation tax (WET) rebate. Submissions close Friday, 28 April 2017. The exposure draft legislation can be accessed on the Treasury consultation webpage. Read the…

Amanda CarmichaelApril 20, 2017

What's new about MRBTA members?

Celebrating success

We know MRBTA members are the best in the biz but it appears we aren’t just biased judging by the number of awards received in recent weeks. Busselton has been acknowledged as one of the best cruise ship destinations in the world by Cruise Insight Magazine in its Spring 2017…

Amanda CarmichaelApril 20, 2017

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Showcase your food and beverage produce internationally

Tourism Western Australia is seeking expressions of interest from food and beverage producers in the Margaret River Region to be part of a media and trade event in Indonesia. The interactive experiential event, held 3–5 May 2017 in KL, Singapore and Jakarta, will bring guests on a journey through Western…

Amanda CarmichaelApril 20, 2017

Industry News & Updates

Your Margaret River Region in the media

The Margaret River Region has received some fantastic media coverage over the past few weeks. Take a look and share with your network. Channel 7 Today Tonight To celebrate the Margaret River Region’s 50th anniversary of the planting of the vines, MRBTA invited Channel 7’s Today Tonight crew for a…

Amanda CarmichaelApril 20, 2017

Industry News & Updates What's new from the MRBTA?

CEO bids region farewell

Dear members, It is with mixed emotions that I announce my departure from Your Margaret River Region (YMRR) to take up the position of CEO at Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ). I was unexpectedly approached for the role, and the opportunity was too good to turn down - serviced by…

Amanda CarmichaelApril 20, 2017