By Claire Ottaviano ONE year after border closures all but shut the doors on the Swan Valley, some small business owners are now fighting the next battle as the end of JobKeeper strikes another blow to tourism in the region. ...
Read More »Pickering Brook to expand
By Melissa Sheil A BLUEPRINT for the sustainable expansion of the Pickering Brook townsite has excited residents pushing for tourism growth in the area. Last week, phase one of a two-phase report on the sustainable future planning of the townsite ...
Read More »Decision on Rigi delayed
By Breanna Inferrera A DECISION to reopen Chalet Rigi restaurant with an increased capacity has been put on hold to allow the community – and councillors – more time to read and understand the associated reports. At Tuesday night’s special ...
Read More »Love returns to Rothwood
By Claire Ottaviano LOVE is in the air again at Rothwood wedding venue in Wattle Grove as brides and grooms restart their wedding planning thanks to lifted COVID-19 restrictions. Future husband and wife team Ana Cruz and Daniel Soulsby put ...
Read More »Wine producers in fight to survive pandemic
IN WELCOME news for Swan Valley wine makers, the State Government has relaxed liquor restrictions that, according to Swan Valley Wine Makers president Garth Cliff, would have left wineries battling to survive. However there is still concern the industry is ...
Read More »Chamber’s petition pushes against tourism tardiness
By Claire Ottaviano A PETITION signed by representatives of 120 Shire of Mundaring businesses has called on the Council to set aside money in the upcoming budget for economic development and tourism strategies. The Mundaring Chamber of Commerce petition was ...
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