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Locals Invited to Learn from Wadandi Wisdom

A number of local organisations have joined forces to provide the community with the chance to learn from the wisdom of the Wadandi people through a special presentation and Q&A with Wadandi Elder, Dr Wayne Webb, and MRBTA Chair Stuart Hicks AO. Entitled "3,000 Generations & the Next One", the…

Julia KellerSeptember 22, 2023

What's new from the MRBTA?

Tales & Trails Spring/Summer 2023/24 Edition Out Now!

Introducing the Tales & Trails Spring/Summer 2023/24 edition — read online, download on your favourite device or grab the traditional hard copy, all for free. We are dedicated to documenting the fascinating, the innovative, and the lesser-known stories about this special place and the people who live here. These inspiring tales are…

Julia KellerSeptember 13, 2023

What's new from the MRBTA?

Staff update: MRBTA Tourism Team September 2023

MRBTA's Tourism Division is the team that members interact with most often - it includes the Industry Development (previously 'Membership'), Marketing and Visitor Servicing teams. The last couple of years have seen us make ongoing efforts to secure permanent talent in the team. Our recent appointment of a Marketing Manager…

adminSeptember 12, 2023

Get Involved Member Events

Member Famil Program: Augusta & Surrounds September 2023

Our latest Member Famil on Thursday 7th September took us on a journey through the picturesque area of Augusta and its surrounds. With the springtime sun shining and chauffeured by Jason from the team at Bushtucker Tours, we took in a range of businesses from ‘new kids on the block’…

Chris RufflerSeptember 12, 2023

Member Events

August 2023 Member Mingle Wrap

Thank you to everyone who joined us and the team from the Busselton Chamber of Commerce and Industry last Thursday evening at stunning The Goose Beach Bar & Kitchen which has recently reopened after a meticulous restoration. It was a full house and a warm atmosphere was created with everyone…

Melissa CarmichaelAugust 28, 2023

Capes Foundation

Update from Capes Foundation Conservation Team

MRBTA’s Capes Foundation division includes its own in-house Conservation Team, which looks after the 8 tourism sites across the region that are under its care - Ngilgi, Lake, Mammoth and Jewel Caves; Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouses, Forest Adventures and Eagles Heritage. A number of these sites are located…

Jenny LeeAugust 10, 2023

What's new in the industry?

Upgrades to nbn Fixed Wireless network in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

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…

Jenny LeeAugust 8, 2023

Events

MRROS: Take part in the social media blitz on Sunday 6th August

Please find below a notice issued to MRBTA and our members from the Margaret River Region Open Studios Team: Dear MRROS Partners and Stakeholders, Thank you for your support in our bumper 10th anniversary year. With just six weeks to go, there’s plenty to get excited about; 166 artists…

Jenny LeeAugust 3, 2023

Member Events

July 2023 Member Mingle Wrap

Thank you to all who joined us for a wonderful evening at The Colourpatch Cafe & Bar for our July Member Mingle held in collaboration with our industry partners, the Augusta Chamber of Commerce. The Colourpatch, with its iconic status and picturesque riverside location in Augusta, provided an ideal setting with…

Chris RufflerAugust 2, 2023

Workshops & Industry Training

EOIs Open: MRBTA Experience Development Program

Our 1-1 Interstate Readiness Mentoring Program, delivered in partnership with Australia’s South West with funding from the Australian Government Recovery for Regional Tourism Program has concluded. Through this program, 30 businesses received 1-1 mentoring to develop their products and services to increase the region’s appeal to the international & interstate…

Melissa CarmichaelJuly 12, 2023