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Jenny Lee

Staff Shortages

Worker Accommodation EOI: Vasse and Margaret River

MRBTA members are encouraged to participate in the latest industry surveys to ascertain business requirements for worker accommodation in the region. These surveys have been produced by the developers of two new worker accommodation projects - one in Vasse, and the other in Margaret River, with the EOIs running parallel with…
Jenny Lee
September 2, 2024
Regional News

Busselton is WA’s Top Tourism Town

Busselton has won the Gold in the 2024 7News Top Tourism Town Awards, at a ceremony held on Tuesday in Mandurah as part of the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Conference. The awards recognise towns which are committed to tourism and offer visitors a unique and memorable holiday experience. MRBTA entered…
Jenny Lee
June 13, 2024
Capes Foundation

Eagles Heritage Renamed as Capes Raptor Centre

Capes Foundation is pleased to announce the renaming of Eagles Heritage, a renowned facility dedicated to the care of raptors, to Capes Raptor Centre. This renaming reflects Capes Foundation's ongoing commitment to enhancing facilities and improving the overall experience for birds, visitors, and staff.  The decision to change the name…
Jenny Lee
June 10, 2024
Capes Foundation

Night Calling Premiere Packs HEART 

A sell-out crowd packed the Margaret River HEART - Nala Bardip Mia last Tuesday for a rare insight into the world of the Masked Owl, and the tireless work being undertaken to understand and protect these mysterious raptors living amongst us.   Hosted by Owl Friendly Margaret River Region and Margaret…
Jenny Lee
March 20, 2024
Airport

Sydney to Busselton: Route Marketing and First Flight Gift Bags

Preparations for the launch of Jetstar's Sydney to Busselton flights are underway, with the route commencing on Tuesday 26 March. Jetstar will operate the service three times per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. How does the route marketing work? Tourism WA continues to be the lead destination marketing body…
Jenny Lee
February 21, 2024
Industry News & Updates

South West DAMA Labour Market survey

  The South West DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) is a special migration program which assists businesses operating within the South West to access a broader range of occupations as well as concessions not generally available through the standard skilled visa programs. As part of the DAMA, shortages in skilled…
Jenny Lee
February 21, 2024
Events

Partner opportunities: Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival 2024

Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival (MRRWF) has the following opportunities available for partners of the 2024 festival, taking place from 17 - 19 May 2024. For Accommodation Partners: MRRWF is running an exclusive accommodation partnership and is looking for accommodation partners in the Margaret River and Busselton regions. In…
Jenny Lee
January 22, 2024