Coonamble Shire Tourism Newsletter Page 1

Text Box: The next Tourism networking function will be held at the Coonamble Museum Stables on Thursday 29th June 2006 from 5pm-6.30pm This is a great opportunity to hear what is happening at the Museum, see one of the exhibitions and get an update on tourism projects. Join us for this informal function. RSVP here or by calling (02) 6827 1936

Text Box: Welcome to our Rodeo edition ! As this email goes out the town is really coming alive in preparation for the 51st Coonamble Rodeo. We will be hosting a delegation from our sister council, Campbelltown City Council which will include Councillor Paul Hawker and Campbelltown Showgirl Susan Rea. There will be a Campbelltown Display at the event promoting their region. Campbelltown Council has also commissioned a saddle to be used as a prize at the event. It is great to see so many businesses extending their hours or creating special displays for the rodeo. For a full list of what is happening this weekend click here. Streets Ahead has arranged for renowned Bush Poet Frank Daniel to attend the bush poets Breakfast on the 10th June and details available by clicking here. The two new entry signs for the Shire have just been installed in time for the Rodeo and the remaining four will be installed during the next month. To see what the

Text Box: signs will look like click here. We have created a page on the Coonamble Shire web site where previous editions of this newsletter can be viewed and corporate information and research will be progressively be added. To see the site click here. Coonamble Shire has two entries in the Inland NSW Tourism Awards. Wilber Farmhouse in the New Tourism Development category and two eight two eight in the Tourism Retailing category. Congratulations to both these businesses for the considerable work involved with submitting an entry. Click here There have been considerable changes at the Coonamble Museum and to find out more and hear about some exciting tourism projects why not join us for cheese and wine at our next tourism networking function on 29th June. If you are involved in running an event in the shire make sure it is listed on the shire Calendar of events by clicking here or email us details here. Steven Baldwin Tourism Development Manager Coonamble Shire Council

Text Box: How is tourism administered in Australia? Tourism Australia is the Federal Government statutory authority responsible for international and domestic tourism marketing as well as the delivery of research and forecasts for the sector. Tourism Australia was established on 1 July 2004, bringing together the collective skills and knowledge of four separate organisations: the Australian Tourist Commission; See Australia; the Bureau of Tourism Research and Tourism Forecasting Council. Tourism Australia recently launched the “So where the Bloody hell are you” campaign.

Text Box: At the NSW State level Tourism New South Wales is the New South Wales State Government agency charged with the promotion and development of tourism. Tourism is worth over $23 billion to the New South Wales economy and employs over 8% of the workforce. Funding for Tourism in NSW has been announced with the latest NSW Budget handed down last week. To see a summary of the major projects funded click here

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Text Box: Special points of interest: Coonamble Shire Council meeting 14th June 2006 Did you know Council papers and minutes are listed on the web click here Click here to read the excellent SMH article on the 2005 Coonamble Gold Cup According to Scott Morrison, Managing Director, Tourism Australia, Australians have now stockpiled a staggering 70 Million Annual leave days!... We’re hoping to unlock some of those 70 Million days and convert them into great holiday experiences. Click here to view previous editions

Streets Ahead	2
Business Awards	2
Coming Events	3
Moorambilla Festival	3
Coonamble In the Past	4
Links	4
Industry News	4

Text Box: IMPORTANT DIARY NOTE : Moorambilla Meeting There will be an informal meeting with the Artistic Director of the Moorambilla Festival at 1100 following the Bush poets Breakfast at the Showground pavilion on 10th June 2006. All welcome.