July 29, 2005

International students & ‘Homestay’

The recently launched book “The Truth about being an International Student” has been written with passion. Author and founder of www.globallyunited.net, Claudia Doria, sees the opportunity for a rich cultural exchange between student and host family while being deeply aware […]
July 27, 2005

Learn new skills, make new friends, improve employment prospects…

A northern Victorian PWF reader, impressed by the Echuca Neighbourhood House (NH) Term 3 Guide, has passed it on. When you read what Echuca offers – similar to most Houses responding to their community’s needs – it is hard to […]
July 27, 2005

Art focus across South Australia, 29 July – 14 August 2005

More than 200 art exhibitions, open studios and visual arts events will be held as part of an event in South Australia from July 29 to August 14. The South Australian Living Artists Festival aims to promote and celebrate the […]
July 27, 2005

Fly drive holidays on the rise with lower airfares

Low cost airfares have boosted the lucrative fly/drive market. Tourism Queensland research had confirmed a significant growth in the fly/drive market, particularly for Tropical North Queensland, says Tourism Minister Margaret Keech. Tourists are flying to destinations like Cairns and hiring […]
July 27, 2005

WA: Kimberley Land Council gives praise & pressure

A subdivision application to provide 345 homes at Cable Beach, Broome,has been approved. There has been exceptional growth over the past years in Broome. Land prices have been increasing very rapidly and demand for residential development has grown significantly says […]
July 27, 2005

Regional Australia benefits from domestic & international travel expenditure

In 2004 domestic and international visitors spent $63.7 billion in Australia. Of this amount, international visitors spent $12.6 billion and domestic visitors accounted for over four fifths – $51.1 billion. 54% of the domestic vsitor spending was in regional Australia […]
July 27, 2005

‘Victorian Adventure Tourism Activity Group’ formation meeting in August

As a result of discussions at an adventure tourism forum held in Mansfield, Victoria, recently, an initial meeting has been scheduled for Tourism Alliance Victoria members to discuss the formation and structure of a Victorian Adventure Tourism Activity Group. The […]
July 27, 2005

Employment Skills Centre coaches migrants in our ways

The calls to boost skilled migrant numbers to solve our skill shortages can only work if migrants can FIND work in which they are qualified, yet the job search, daunting enough for locals, is even worse for migrants, with no […]
July 27, 2005

Childers’ redevelopment of the Palace Backpackers Hostel

After hearing the Isis Shire CEO speak recently at the Small Towns Conference, La Trobe University Bendigo (Vic), a PWF reader has alerted us to the wonderful community response to the Childers Backpacker Hostel blaze. Following the disastrous fire of […]
July 27, 2005

‘Action Plan Marketing’ – for self-employed professionals

The pointer to this website came from Barb Gabogrecan’s Microbiz Navigator Newsletter. American marketing man Robert Middleton offers a free weekly ‘e-zine’ and a free Action Plan Marketing Manual designed for ‘any kind of self-employed professional’ who wants to attract […]
July 26, 2005

National Farmers’ Market Conference

The role of farmers’ markets in business incubation, small family farm business successes and the significance of authenticity in successful market operation will be discussed at the 2nd national conference – Market Power: The Real Food Revolution Grows, 27-29 August […]
July 26, 2005

Environment Victoria Geelong Region ‘Sharpening Skills Media & Communication Workshop’

Vin Maskell and Sarah Hudson will present ‘To the Point’ an opportunity to refine your communication skills and become media smart on Saturday July 30, from 10am – 3pm: 1) Understand the media and how it works2) Discover how to […]