Comments wanted on bus and train service
People in the New South Wales south east are being urged to make recommendations to the State parliamentary committee examining Countrylink.
View ArticleCommunity to have bigger say in info centre
The Merimbula Visitor Information Centre on the New South Wales far south coast will soon be in the hands of a new group.
View ArticleEuro Shire future-proofs tourism industry
The Eurobodalla Shire Council on the New South Wales far south coast is tackling tourism with a new industry strategy.
View ArticleSki season to open in Snowy Mountains
Thousands of people are expected to hit the New South Wales Snowy Mountains slopes to mark the opening of the ski season.
View ArticleSnowy businesses gear up for bumper week
Business operators in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains are gearing up for the biggest week of the season after the best snowfalls in nearly 10 years.
View ArticleNew campaign heads year-round Snowy push
It is hoped a new advertising campaign will help attract visitors to the New South Wales Snowy Mountains throughout the year.
View ArticleEuropean cruise liner docks at Eden
A Dutch cruise liner has docked at a port on the New South Wales far south coast this morning.
View ArticleNew bridges to boost tourism in Snowy Mountains
The National Parks and Wildlife Service says key infrastructure unveiled in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains will help increase visitor numbers to the area.
View ArticleThe way to a tourist is through their stomach
A New South Wales far south coast business group says a new tourism event will boost visitor numbers to the region.
View ArticleThe life of a cruise ship captain
Life at sea - cruise ship captain Rob Hempstead says it is the best job in the world
View ArticleGrey bikies pushing mountain tourism higher
There is a new type of tourism bringing economic benefits to the New South Wales high country.
View ArticlePark makeover set to revolutionise town
The Bega Valley Shire Council in the New South Wales south east says it hopes a park in the region's main commercial centre will become the focus of recreational activities.
View ArticleBoost on the way for Eden
The New South Wales Government has announced a discount on charges to cruise ships stopping in the Port of Eden.
View ArticleHopes Eden Port will get Federal funding today
The Bega Valley Shire Council says it is expecting a decision today on a multi-million dollar application to upgrade a New South Wales far south coast port.
View ArticleBig Snowy Mountains bike series could attract thousands to high country
New South Wales Snowy Mountains could see influx of cyclists and spectators in off-season race series
View ArticleUpgrade to Eden wharf to go ahead regardless of whoever wins election
Funding for wharf expansion to go ahead regardless of election winner
View ArticleWork to begin shortly on long-awaited Batemans Bay marina
Construction of a New South Wales far south coast boating complex that was first proposed eight years ago is expected to begin next month.
View ArticleEden port action group floats big Snug Cove tourist development
An on-site briefing will be held with a New South Wales far south coast council today to ramp up interest in a tourism port development.
View ArticleMoves to improve historic railway precinct display at Bombala
Work will begin soon to improve the experience for visitors to the Bombala Railway precinct in the New South Wales south east.
View ArticleMonaro MP sees NSW Snowy Mountains as world-class ski destination
There is a push for the New South Wales Government to lure more international tourists to the Snowy Mountains ski fields in light of the Winter Olympics.
View ArticleNSW Deputy Premier says Eden port extension will boost far south coast economy
The New South Wales Government says its $3m commitment for the Eden wharf extension will deliver a major boost to the far south coast economy.
View ArticleTathra on NSW far south coast says it's still suffering from poor mobile...
Businesses at the New South Wales far south coast town of Tathra say they are still struggling with poor mobile phone reception a year after meeting with a communications company to address the problem.
View ArticleNSW Snowy Mountains' ski operators optimistic about next year's season
Tourism insiders say innovative marketing has been the hallmark of this year's season in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains.
View ArticlePeter Hendy M.P. discusses regional and national issues
Dr Peter Hendy M.P., Member for Eden-Monaro, came into the ABC South East NSW studio to chat with Tim Holt about a range of regional and national issues. Topics discussed include proposals to reduce...
View ArticleMonaro MP John Barilaro begins work as Minister for Small Business and...
The Member for Monaro will attend his first Cabinet meeting as the Minister for Small Business and Regional Tourism this afternoon.
View ArticleNSW Far South Coast tourism shows optimistic future: Latest figures
The New South Wales far south coast has recorded a third consecutive period of above average growth in visitor numbers.
View ArticleDeveloper applies to build marina at Eden
The Bega Valley Shire Council has received a development application to build a 154-berth marina at Eden on the New South Wales far south coast.
View ArticleCooma-Monaro mayor hopes to lure more tourism events to the shire
The Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is hoping to become the events capital of south east New South Wales.
View ArticleNSW far south coast aboriginal group launches cultural tour of 'significant...
An Aboriginal group is launching new cultural tours of Mount Gulaga on the New South Wales far south coast.
View ArticleEngineering investigations underway for Eden breakwater wharf extension
Site investigations will begin this week in preparation for the planned breakwater wharf extension at Eden on the New South Wales far south coast.
View ArticleChanges to Eurobodalla Toursim 'the right way to go': Mayor
Eurobodalla Shire Council has flagged a change to tourism operations. Council says it's trying to keep up with modern trends.
View ArticleSmall business in NSW south-east counting the cost of public holiday penalty...
Small business in the New South Wales south-east said it was feeling the squeeze with Easter penalty rates eating into profits.
View ArticleNew campaign hopes to make Cooma a fine food destination
The Cooma-Monaro Shire is hoping to divert motorists on their way to the New South Wales Snowy Mountains this winter.
View ArticleThe trout are there to catch - you just need to look
While anglers and fisheries management agree that rainbow trout numbers are declining in the Snowy Mountains, there's one voice that says you just need to look under the water to prove there are more...
View ArticleBundian Way preserves and shares Aboriginal culture
An ancient pathway travelled for thousands of years by Aboriginal people is being resurrected to save the culture of the Aboriginal people of the New South Wales far south coast. The Aboriginal people...
View ArticleNSW Government looks into Jindabyne taxi service closure
The Member for Monaro, John Barilaro, says he's investigating the loss of a taxi service at Jindabyne in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains.
View ArticleMore cruise ships coming to Eden is just the beginning of something very big
With a threefold increase in the number of cruise ships visiting Eden the hunt is now on for tour guides. The number of ships is expected to massively increase once the new port redevelopment is...
View ArticleAnnual migration to NSW south coast leaves Canberra looking like ghost town
A mass exodus of Canberrans for the summer holidays leaves the city deserted.
View ArticleWollongong learns the value of cruise ship tourism from Eden
As cruise ship travel continues to grow, Wollongong is perfectly placed to capitalise on both domestic and international tourists wanting an authentic experience away from big cities, the director of...
View ArticleAnother step ahead for ancient Aboriginal track
An Aboriginal cultural track linking the far south coast with the Snowy Mountains has received a financial boost to develop it as an Australian and international tourist attraction.
View ArticleProposed Perisher resort development may face legal challenge
The Colong Foundation for Wilderness is considering a legal challenge to stop an 800-bed resort development inside Kosciuszko National Park. Prominent among the concerns of the environmental group are...
View ArticleHaving a whale of a time watching humpbacks migrate off Australia's east coast
Port Stephens woman Jeannie Lawson notches up more than 30 years learning about whales and sharing her passion with the community.
View ArticleThe future of snow: why machines will have a bigger role to play
Alpine resorts ramp up investment in snowmaking technology and say man-made snow can replace natural snowfall as climate change threatens to dramatically reduce the length of Australian ski seasons.
View ArticleInternational legal action against the Federal Government's backpacker tax
The validity of the Federal Government's backpacker tax is under fire, with the legislation now facing a legal challenge from an international tax firm.
View ArticleRegional Express reduces flights in dispute over rural runway upgrade plan to...
A small airport has had its air services reduced after months of conflict with major airline Regional Express over an expansion of air and sea transport facilities.
View ArticlePerisher tobogganers confused as lack of snow closes play area amid fears of...
There is confusion surrounding the status of tobogganing at Australia's largest ski resort at Perisher following an outright ban by the Thredbo resort.
View ArticleWhale watching: 10 top places to find whales during their annual migration
There are few sights in nature more spectacular than a whale breaching, and the Australian coastline offers plenty of spots to view these giants of the oceans.
View ArticleShoalhaven challenge invites locals and tourists to look beyond Hyams Beach...
There are many beaches in the Shoalhaven with white sand and crystal water like the popular Hyams Beach, yet hardly anyone visits them. An Australia-wide campaign is changing that.
View ArticleUluru isn't the only place where tourists are asked to respect Indigenous...
As the ban on climbing Uluru fast approaches there remains many locations attracting crowds, despite calls from local Indigenous people to stay away.
View ArticleLight to Light Great Walk plan for Ben Boyd National Park sparks fears of...
A taxpayer-funded plan to commercialise parts of a NSW national park, which would lead to some areas becoming off-limits to casual users, has infuriated locals, businesses and bushwalking groups.
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