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Tourism Operators Receive EcoGuide Accreditation
Townsville North Queensland has taken the next step in its sustainability journey, with 12 local tourism operators graduating with Eco Tourism Australia EcoGuide certification.
Townsville North Queensland has taken the next step in its sustainability journey, with 12 local tourism operators graduating with Eco Tourism Australia EcoGuide certification.
A new pilot program aimed at connecting young girls from underrepresented backgrounds with local STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) industries is making significant strides under the guidance of a dedicated local educator.
In regional economies like Townsville, North Queensland, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Innovation, often subtle yet impactful, drives economic growth and prepares small businesses for the future. This revolution isn’t about billion-dollar unicorns but about Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) making significant strides by innovating to meet new markets and challenges.
Townsville’s business and community groups are working together to find suitable solutions for the Bohle River Sub-Basin, following a ‘D – poor’ grade in the 2024 Townsville Dry Tropics Waterways Report Card, which is now live.
Townsville’s defence estate and infrastructure is undergoing its largest transformation in decades, however much of it goes without mention in the latest Federal Budget. Here’s why.
Recognised as a global strategy to grow tourism and enhance destination competitiveness, major events act as catalysts for development across business, social, culture and environment, but a city’s event readiness is largely the deciding factor when pursuing major events.
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