A well attended Tourism Advisory Committee meeting was held on Thursday night at the Services Club. A number of items were discussed including an update on the construction of the war memorial in Drummond Park (and the associated celebrations around the unveiling of it); a progress report on the Iron Ring attraction; the proposed new interactive cinematic underground experience at the museum; the Heritage Park camping zone; the state of the toilets at the busy Gilgunnia Rest Area; and the Historical Hotels tour. The meeting also did a wrap up on the pros and cons of the recent Festival of the Miner’s Ghost. A 2024 Calendar of Events was presented and a number of new ideas were put forward to entice more visitors to town.
A well attended Tourism Advisory Committee meeting was held on Thursday night at the Services Club. A number of items were discussed including an update on the construction of the war memorial in Drummond Park (and the associated celebrations around the unveiling of it); a progress report on the Iron Ring attraction; the proposed new interactive cinematic underground experience at the museum; the Heritage Park camping zone; the state of the toilets at the busy Gilgunnia Rest Area; and the Historical Hotels tour. The meeting also did a wrap up on the pros and cons of the recent Festival of the Miner’s Ghost. A 2024 Calendar of Events was presented and a number of new ideas were put forward to entice more visitors to town.
Another drawn game was recorded in the Junior Touch competition last week with Green and Yellow finishing with a 5-all draw in the 13-16 years age group. Green fought back from a 5-2 halftime deficit and kept Yellow scoreless in the second half to finish with a draw. Holly Watt, […]
Four bushfires in the Far West district were still being patrolled as of yesterday afternoon after what’s been a horrendous weekend for firefighters. Rural Fire Service (FRS) Far West Team District Manager Inspector Brad Lennon said the fires broke out following a dry lightening front that passed through on Thursday […]
