Tourists: We’ll stay in the Cape thanks
Cape York’s tourism operators have been hit by a number of cancellations due to southern lockdowns, but have largely been able to fill the void with travellers already on the road. Bramwell Tourist Park’s Ken Godfrey said he was surprised with the amount of people still in the Cape.
Covid free regional communities must be given green light for re-opening: Wendy Lovell
The Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region Wendy Lovell has called for the green light to re-open regional communities that do not have a single case of COVID-19 or an exposure site in the municipality.
New NT water licence portal to make doing business easier
Easily accessible information about ground and surface water licences is a key priority to ensuring business keeps moving in an environmentally sustainable way. From today, the new water licensing portal will open – making it a one stop shop for water licensing questions.
Have your say on Territory space race
Territorians, businesses and industry are now invited to give feedback on the draft Territory Space Strategy for 2021-25. The Territory Government is developing a new space strategy to support the future growth of the space industry, attract investment and identify potential projects.
Promising mining prospects in the Barkly
Resource companies are seeing some very promising results in Tennant Creek and the broader Barkly region, supported by new geoscience data and exploration grants from the Territory Government ... Emmerson Resources Limited has been searching for gold at its exploration sites near Tennant Creek and their recent gold intercept results are very encouraging.
Desert Harmony Festival, 29 July – 7 August 2021
This notice appeared in Tennant & District Times, 23 July 2021.
Young Lucindale auctioneer impresses
Eliza Berlage. A budding auctioneer from Lucindale will compete for a national title, after judges named him state runner-up. Despite only beginning his training this year, Nathan McCarthy placed second in the South Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association Ltd Young Auctioneer competition in Naracoorte this month.
Queensland Government acquires Martha’s Farm for eco-parklands
The Queensland Government will forcibly acquire Martha’s Farm on the southern Gold Coast, after talks broke down with the current landowners. Also known as Martha’s Vineyard, the government plans to transform it into one of the largest eco-parklands in Australia ... The acquisition continues the trend of state governments acquiring land for nature reserves.
Harris family finalises Marango sale
Louise Harris from Barraba in New South Wales has sold the 11,924 hectare mixed-use Marango property for $5.65 million, finalising the sale of her Queensland grazing holdings.
Spinifex Spree, 23-24 July 2021
A variety of performers, entertainers and attractions from all across WA will be featured at this year's event, including Freestyle Motocross FMX Demos, Live Music from Fieldsy, Oompah! and a range of local artists, as well as roving performers coming up from Perth
The Scenic Rim to host the rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Scenic Rim will shine on the global sporting stage when it hosts the rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games ... Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen: "In 11 years we will have the world's best rowers and canoeists paddling here at Lake Wyaralong, cementing their place in history and making dreams come true."
Hervey Bay Whale Festival, 29 July – 8 August 2021
There is no other place in the world that compares to the awe-inspiring, soul-stirring, up-close whale watching encounters that you will find in Hervey Bay. Between July and November, thousands of humpback whales travel the ‘humpback highway’ and arrive in the calm, protected waters of Hervey Bay.
Chinchilla Weir is now even more welcoming!
Western Downs Regional Council has revitalised the Chinchilla Weir as part of its COVID-19 Recovery Package, stimulating the economy and boosting the region's great liveability. Chinchilla Weir is a longstanding recreational spot which is popular among local residents and travellers alike.
Call for border communities to become Victorian ‘green zones’
Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain, has called on the Victorian government to carefully consider the livelihoods of people living in border communities when making travel permit decisions.
WA joins Zero Carbon Certification Scheme for hydrogen
The McGowan Government has become a founding member of the Smart Energy Council's Zero Carbon Certification Scheme to boost the State's fledgling renewable hydrogen industry. The industry-led Guarantee of Origin style scheme aims to accelerate the development and deployment of renewable hydrogen, green ammonia and green metals, such as green steel and green zinc, in Australia and around the world.
Council to take over Jondaryan Woolshed operations
Operations of the Jondaryan Woolshed will transition to Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) following a decision at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 20 July.
NSW Government Future of Gas Statement delivers clarity on PELs and land use
The NSW Government has today released its Future of Gas Statement, outlining plans for the gas industry in NSW, while ruling out gas production under the majority of Petroleum Exploration Licences (zombie PELs), with the exception of those which support the future of the Narrabri Gas Project.
Choc horror in crime spike
One echidna. One night. Locked in a bottle shop. What could possibly go wrong?
New highway service station will adjoin New Italy Museum
The developers of the proposed highway service station at New Italy have said the design of the project is “deliberately understated”. Memphis Strategic town planner Wayne Gersbach said the single-storey and ‘shed-like’ design will be constructed of raw, uncoloured concrete with a Colorbond roof and cladding to complement, and not overawe the nearby New Italy Museum buildings.
Doggone, it was windy at dog trials
Rappville felt the love on the weekend, dog trial organiser Janelle McLennan said. Despite Covid restrictions causing cancellations from Queensland, there were 200 entries and 40 competitors at the NW Working Cattle Dog Trial. Competitors came from across the state to the Resilience NSW Rappville Rebounds dog trial, the first in Rappville since the 2019 fires.
Welcome support for CQ defence industry hub
Rockhampton Regional Council and Livingstone Shire Council have welcomed the State Government’s support for Central Queensland to become a bigger hub for the Defence Industry. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced last week that lease arrangements had been secured at Shoalwater Bay which would allow for 14,000 Singapore Armed Forces personnel to train between there and Townsville.
Barramundi stocking passes one million at Lake Kununurra
The barramundi is Australia's most recognisable estuarine sportsfish, with many recreational fishers travelling to northern Western Australia to try to catch one. Local recreational fishing and indigenous communities have long pressed for the restocking of barramundi into their natural range within Lake Kununurra, and eight years ago their dream became a reality when the first fingerlings were released.
