Archive for the 'Tourism' Category

Welcome to Gingin

Thursday, November 10th, 2005

This is the sign which announces the charming little town of Gingin, where I currently live.
The sign is conspicuously positioned on the Brand Highway. Visitors to Gingin and residents of Gingin drive past it in great number. What signal does it send to a potential visitor? *Scratches head*
Signs provide information but they are […]

Podcasting is not broadcasting

Wednesday, August 24th, 2005

I can’t say I’ve listened to a lot of podcasts but I’ve listened to some. We can only hope that people improve over time.
People are used to listening to well-produced programs on radio. They are the quality benchmark. If you expect to get an audience you better make sure your content is damn good because […]

The Multiplex Complex

Thursday, July 21st, 2005

Multiplex wants the State Government to find $86M for a new indoor entertainment stadium at Burswood or $102M for the same thing in Northbridge. These complexes would seat 12,500 people in line with the brief from the Government. However, a re-vamp of the Perth Entertainment Centre would cost $51M for 11,500 seats.
So Mr Tax […]

Ningaloo Numbers

Wednesday, July 20th, 2005

The WA government and environmental groups seem comfortable with the recently proposed Coral Bay development near Ningaloo Reef. $60 million for a 260 bed hotel run by the Hilton chain. It looks like no EPA study will be sought. Contrast this with the hostile reception to the rejected Maud’s Landing development, to be the subject […]