Western Australia's recreational freshwater anglers can now enjoy their sport all year round with Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly announcing a major change to the seasonal closure. Mr Kelly said the annual two-month closure on select dams would be removed from 2018 to improve opportunities for licensed anglers and support the
Read MoreQantas announced today that from November, it will offer a discount of up to 30 per cent on return fares for residents travelling between their local airport and Perth. Qantas estimates savings of up to $279 on return trips from the regional airports to Perth. The scheme will apply for
Read MoreSingapore's importance to Western Australia as a tourism market has been reinforced during Tourism Minister Paul Papalia's first official visit to the island nation. In 2016, the number of yearly visitors from Singapore to WA climbed above 100,000 for the first time and, in the 12 months to March 2017,
Read MoreThe Australian Government has launched a New Colombo Plan alumni ambassadors program and announced that an initial 39 students have been selected as Ambassadors. The Program will support one New Colombo Plan alumnus from each Australian university to promote the value of engaging with the Indo-Pacific region on campuses and communities
Read MoreThe Coalition Government has popped the cork on a $50 million, three year plan to increase the value of wine exports up to a record $3.5 billion and promote wine tourism in regional communities. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, and Assistant Minister for Agriculture
Read MoreFederal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester today predicted further passenger growth between Australia and China with Jetstar announcing its return to mainland China. “The announcement builds on the landmark ‘open skies’ air services arrangements between Australia and China settled in December 2016,” Mr Chester said. “I welcome the decision to
Read MoreThe latest Australian census data provide further confirmation that a controversial 2001 law change affecting New Zealanders living in Australia has led to a collapse in the number of Kiwis who become Australian citizens. Of the 146,000 New Zealand-born migrants who arrived in Australia between 2002 and 2011, only 8.4% had
Read MoreA prosperous future driven by exports beckons for Australia’s wine industry following the passage today of legislation reforming the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) Rebate. The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, said the Australian Government’s move to tighten eligibility for the rebate followed extensive consultation with
Read MoreWith the whale migration season well underway for 2017, whale-watching enthusiasts and visitors to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are reminded to keep a safe distance, for the safety of the whales and onlookers. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority operations support manager Dr Mark Read said thousands of humpback
Read MoreThe State Government, through Tourism WA, has secured the BMX National Championships for 2018 and 2021, which are expected to attract thousands of visitors to Western Australia. BMX is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia, with the country attracting the second biggest number of participants behind the USA. More than
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