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Warren ready to take a seat at “tourism table” Shire set to take active part in overall regional tourism strategy World class cellist Alexandra Partridge pictured with her cello worth half a million dollars on loan to her by a private benefactor. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.
Warren Chamber Music Festival this weekend! By HARRIET GILMORE THE Warren Chamber Music Festival is on this weekend, with three unique concerts across the weekend in Warren and Collie. Tickets are available to pick up in Warren purchase, online or will be sold on the door at each of the concerts. But Warren Chamber Music Festival organiser Frances Evans said the concerts have sold out in the past so recommends getting your tickets now! “Each of the three concerts over the weekend offer a unique program. The opening on Friday night will be lovely at the brand new Warren Museum. Saturday night at Collie Hotel will be an absolute roof lifter. In this concert, the Mendelssohn Octet will be performed for the fi rst time in central west NSW. Continued page 3
By HARRIET GILMORE GENERAL Manager for Destination Country and Outback NSW (DNCO) Lucy White spent two days in Warren last week meeting with Council and other key stakeholders to build Warren’s tourism offering. DNCO is one of seven Destination Networks (DNs) in regional NSW. Its primary role is to represent and coordinate the growth and development of the Country NSW Visitor Economy. The visit was heralded as a “big win” by Council and aimed to provide support, guidance and assist the recently created Economic Development and Visitation Office to develop plans, actions and strategies to build Warren’s visitor economy and visitor experiences. Lucy White, general manager for the DNCO said Warren has a lot to offer tourists and massive potential for further development of products and experiences. Lucy was keen to visit the region after meeting Council’s recently appointed Economic Development and Visitation Manager, Susan Balogh. “I was energised and inspired by her enthusiasm and excitement for her role, and the many exciting tourism projects and opportunities existing or emerging in Warren and surrounds. “One of the key roles of the
General Manager for Destination Country and Outback NSW Lucy White with Economic Development and Visitation Manager for Council Susan Balogh last week at Windows on the Wetlands. PHOTO: ROS JACKSON.
DNCO is to build industry capacity and capability through training, mentoring and supporting centres of excellence. We also focus on sharing best practice and provide access to research and industry data,” said Lucy. Susan Balogh, Economic Development and Visitation Manager for the Warren Shire
said, “Lucy has extensive experience in tourism and identified that Warren now has the opportunity, with my appointment and commitment behind an Economic Development and Tourism office, to really take a seat at the “tourism table” and ensure Warren is able to actively participate and contribute to the overall
regional tourism strategy and product. “Lucy has assisted in providing focus to strategies and programs, not just for Council but for the region and for the stakeholders that she was able to spend time with during her visit. The support and ongoing advice offered by DNCO will be invaluable to me personally as I work towards developing key strategies and actions plans for the Visitor Information Centre Renewal Business Plan, Tourism Destination Management Strategy as well as developing a Warren Shire Business Development Prospectus and Resident/Worker Attraction Prospecture. “I am humbled by the personal support shown by Lucy and her energetic team and in their commitment to ensuring Warren Shire is well placed to develop our tourism offerings and plans. Through DNCO, Warren now has a significant link to important agencies within the local region, NSW and Australia,” said Susan. As well as meeting with Council and attending and presenting at their Economic Development and Promotions Committee meeting, the DNCO met with key tourism organisations and event holders, including the Warren Museum and Art Gallery, Chamber of Commerce, Warren Chamber Music Festival and RiverSmart Australia/Window on the Wetlands Precinct. Continued page 2
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