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  • Tourism Event Funding

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    Organisers of regional events held between July and December 2019 can now apply for funding to drive more overnight visitors to rural and regional NSW.

    The Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey MP, said applications are now open for Round Two of both the 2019 Incubator Event Fund, and the 2019 Flagship Event Fund.

    “These two funds are a good platform for growing events in our region and attracting more visitors to the Mid North Coast, thereby putting more tourist dollars into the local economy, Mrs Pavey said.

    Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall said the two funds are part of the Regional Flagship Events Program, an important NSW Government strategy to support more grassroots events and energise local economies.

    “Since 2011, the Program has provided more than $6.2 million to 180 events throughout rural and regional NSW,” Mr Marshall said.

    “We know that when people visit regional NSW, they stay in local accommodation, buy from local shops and eat at local restaurants and cafes, helping to create more jobs and activity.

    “As a country Minister, it’s really important to me that NSW Government support continues to reach every corner of the State’s tourism industry, and I encourage events to apply for this funding opportunity.”

    The Flagship Event Fund offers an annual grant of $20,000 or a triennial grant of $27,500 to support marketing activities.

    The Incubator Event Fund offers grants of up to $20,000 to new events to assist with elements such as temporary infrastructure, marketing and promotions, venue hire or attendee research.

    Applications to Round Two of both funds close on Sunday, 13 January.

    For more information and to lodge an application, got to CLICK HERE


  • Have Your Say on Proposed Taree to Coffs Coach Link

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    Feedback is now being sought on a proposed new daily coach service operating between Taree and Coffs Harbour, and return.

    The Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey, said a six month trial service, operated by NSW TrainLink, would leave Taree at 7am and arrive in Coffs Harbour at 10.55am.

    “Stops along the Mid North Coast will include Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Frederickton, Macksville, Nambucca Heads and Urunga.

    “The return service would then depart Coffs Harbour at 4pm to arrive in Taree at 7.55pm.

    “The service we are proposing will benefit customers who would like to use public transport - be it for work, business, medical appointments, shopping or to visit family and friends in a modern, accessible coach,” Mrs Pavey said.

    “We want to provide this service and we would like community advice on how and when these services are best operated."

    The community can also provide feedback until 4 January via an online survey at:
    https://transportnsw.info/taree-coffsharbour