What’s new in the industry?

Nbn is currently undertaking a significant Regional Upgrade Program and work has started on the upgrades to the nbn Fixed Wireless network in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, which will benefit many local households and businesses by providing access to faster speeds and extending the coverage of the nbn Fixed Wireless network. The upgrade works…

As Margaret River Region businesses continue to grapple with staff shortages, a number of initiatives are currently underway to address the issue in the short and long-term. Immediate recruitment opportunities Businesses looking to recruit staff immediately are able to access the following opportunities: Ctrl your summer job: Advertise casual summer…

As workforce shortages look set to continue in 2022, tourism and hospitality providers are invited to meet with local workers who are ready and equipped with the basic skills required to enter the industry, as part of Tourism WA's Hospitality Job Connect Program.  The 5-day Hospitality introductory course is aimed…

Main Roads WA has published new guidelines and eligibility criteria for businesses wishing to benefit from road signage on State roads. What has changed for tourism businesses? The guidelines include a tightening of the assessment criteria used in the approval process for new tourism signage. Assessment Criteria The guidelines will…

Busselton has been named the winner of the 2021 GWN7 Top Tourism Town Award at a ceremony held last night in Geraldton as part of the Perth Airport WA Regional Tourism Conference. The Awards recognise and reward towns in Western Australia which demonstrate a strong commitment to encouraging tourism and…

While 2021 will no doubt bring its challenges, we'd like to try to end 2020 on an optimistic note by looking at the developments on the horizon for tourism in this region. Here are our Top 5: 1. Jetstar flights from Melbourne It is great news that we are able…