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Turning the Goldfields-Esperance Leadership Program into Real Growth

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

How many times have you been told to “get better at business”?…

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Your Guest’s Experience Starts the Moment They Leave Home. Here’s Why That’s Great News.

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Have you ever taken a call from a guest, still an hour…

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Can’t Find Staff? The Government Just Gave You More Time to Solve the Real Problem: Housing.

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Let’s be honest. How many times have you found the perfect candidate…

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Here’s Why the New State Water Policy Needs to Be on Your Radar

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Have you ever stood on a patch of your property, dreaming of…

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The $6.5M Green Grant You Can’t Get – And Why It’s Your Biggest Marketing Opportunity This Year

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Have you noticed the questions your guests are asking these days? They’re…

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How to Turn the New Transport Policy into Bookings

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Let’s be honest. How often have you looked at your potential market…

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China Southern is Bringing 42,000 Visitors a Year. Is Your Business Ready?

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Have you ever looked at a major tourism announcement and thought, “Great…

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What WA’s Upgraded Fire Fleet Means for Your Business

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Every summer, there’s a moment we all dread. The first whiff of…

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The Visitors Are Back. Is Your Marketing Ready for Them?

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Remember the eerie quiet of 2020? That feeling of checking your booking…

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How the Reid Highway Upgrade Will Drive More Customers to Your Door

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Let’s be honest, nobody gets excited about the words “major construction” and…

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Your Local Council Has a New Watchdog. Here’s What Tourism Operators Need to Know.

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Ever felt like you’re banging your head against a brick wall dealing…

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The Kids Voucher Program Isn’t About $50. It’s About Your Next Loyal Customer.

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

The school holidays have wrapped up, and you might be breathing a…

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That $4 Million Green Grant Isn’t About Solar Panels; It’s Your Next Big Marketing Story

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

Have you noticed how many more guests are asking about your ‘eco-credentials’…

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Struggling to Find Staff in the Kimberley? Why a $5M Housing Grant is the Best News You’ll Hear All Year.

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

You find the perfect candidate. They’ve got the skills, the right attitude,…

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New Fire Trucks are Rolling In. Is Your Guest Communication Plan Ready?

Andy Burns
12/01/2026

We all know that feeling. The air gets a bit hazy, your…

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State-Led Trade Mission Connects WA Agritourism Producers with Global Buyers

Andy Burns
31/10/2025

The “Taste WA 2025” trade mission has successfully connected over 90 local producers with international buyers, validating the global demand for premium, value-added products and creating tangible export pathways for the agritourism sector.

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ATEC Conference in Perth Provided Key Forum for Agritourism Export Growth

Andy Burns
30/10/2025

Perth’s recent hosting of the ATEC Meeting Place provided a vital forum for export-ready agritourism operators to build direct relationships with international buyers, shaping future global tourism itineraries for regional Western Australia.

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$25 Million Fund Unlocks Regional Housing Solutions for Agritourism Operators

Andy Burns
30/10/2025

A new $25 million government fund offers a direct opportunity for agritourism operators to secure grants of up to $5 million, addressing critical staff housing shortages and enabling on-farm accommodation development.

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New Round of RED Grants Offers Major Funding Opportunity for Agritourism

Andy Burns
27/10/2025

Round 8 of the government’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants is now open, offering a crucial funding opportunity of up to $150,000 for agritourism operators to invest in diversification, infrastructure, and business expansion projects.

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New Horticulture Scholarship to Drive On-Farm Innovation for WA Growers

Andy Burns
24/10/2025

A new postgraduate scholarship funded by apple royalties will drive critical research into pest management and post-harvest innovation, directly benefiting the productivity and profitability of Western Australia’s horticultural producers.

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State Grants De-Risk New Agritourism Accommodation Projects

Andy Burns
03/10/2025

The WA Government’s new UTAP grants program directly tackles the high upfront planning costs for new tourism accommodation, de-risking investment for operators looking to develop unique on-farm stays like eco-chalets and glamping tents.

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New $55.7M Research Centre to Drive Agricultural Innovation for WA Producers

Andy Burns
03/10/2025

The State Government’s landmark $55.7 million investment in a new Primary Industries Research Centre is set to future-proof WA’s agriculture sector by advancing on-farm resilience, scientific capacity, and international competitiveness.

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