Australia's latest Goldrush
Lithium boom for Western Australia
Funding for WA Regional Events
Hotel industry hit by same ABS statistics cuts as caravan parks industry
Seniors attracted to working holidays
Backpackers have traditionally taken up many of the short term seasonal jobs on offer in regional Australia, but in recent years they haven`t met demand. Short term jobs offer grey nomads a chance to meet the locals and see the real Australia.Big shoes to fill in tourism portfolio
Premier Colin Barnett will need to choose carefully to replace Tourism Minister the Hon Dr Kim Hames who has proven to be an effective and accessible Minister in the role.
At a time when tourism and agriculture will need to step up to replace declining revenues from the resource sector, such an important position requires a person of rare talent.
Solar Power Efficiency Gains Mean Lower Power Costs
A report by the Chair of the Housing Industry Forecasting Group throws doubt on residential housing growth forecasts