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Long Beach Coastal Wattle Project well on track

Eurobodalla Shire Council will commence removal and pruning work this week on the Long Beach Foreshore Reserve as part of the Long Beach Coastal Wattle Management project that is being funded by the NSW Environmental Trust.

The three year project commenced last year after Long Beach residents raised concerns about the spread of coastal wattle (Acacia sophorae) throughout the reserve and about its potential to continue to spread to other areas and displace other native species.

Mayor Lyons takes Geelong’s case to Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Minister for Industry

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons said he was very buoyant following a meeting he had in Melbourne today with Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Federal Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane, along with Federal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson.

“I have just concluded a meeting where I had the rare opportunity to personally brief the Prime Minister Tony Abbott plus Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane on Geelong’s key funding priorities,” said Mayor Lyons.

Events Driving the South West

When  in January 2012, the newly formed City of Busselton boldly declared its intention to become the Events Capital of Regional WA, there was no real expectation that this would be achieved so successfully in such a short period of time.  But in less than 2 years this is the reality and the City now supports an impressive event calendar which is bringing significant social and economic returns to Busselton, Dunsborough and Yallingup and the broader South West.

With a variety of major events running almost back-to-back through summer and expanding into the traditional ‘off peak’ season, the City has cemented its position as the leading regional location for major events in WA.

Families and anglers hooked thanks to Borumba’s restocking program

Lake Borumba's annual fish restocking program has proven its worth this summer, with keen anglers and families flocking to the popular recreational area to make the most of the good fishing.

Campground managers have reported solid site bookings throughout the season, particularly during the Christmas-New Year period.

Tourism and Mary Valley Portfolio Councillor, Cr Julie Walker, said the successful season served to highlight the importance of fish restocking programs for the tourism industry and regional economy in general.