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Developing Northern Australia – workforce multiplier
Australia’s far north attracts more than 22 million domestic and international overnight visitors each year. The tourism industry contributes $1.2 billion directly into the Queensland economy – 3.7% of the state’s gross state product (GSP) and $11.6 billion to the state’s economy (7.5%). In a strategy to help regional economies fully leverage their unique strengths, […]
Female founders taking their businesses global
From women launching start-ups, to those expanding established businesses, South Australia’s female founders are increasingly taking their businesses interstate and globally. New initiatives, programs and resources are making this possible, however there are two main gaps – investment and a scaling up program that suits. Even though there are many successful start-up stories, the topic […]
Start or grow your business in Gippsland & La Trobe Valley
Victoria’s Gippsland is a region with a strong focus on food production, clean energy, health services, education and tourism. It produces one third of the state’s dairy production and 85% of its electricity (42% of Australia’s LPG). The town has a population of 270,000 people and the Government is working towards harnessing the region’s diversity […]
Startups tighten economic ties between Indonesia & Australia
Taking Business to the next level – A Course for technology enabled start-up leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators #techscaleupID awardees had a front row seat to inspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and business partners across Australia. The following examples are from #techscaleupid group in 2016. There’s David Grice, the Managing Director of Musictec – a company dedicated to […]
#techscaleupID visits Queensland and Myriad Festival
The Queensland Government is investing resources into programs, events, and opportunities to help more people start businesses – not just for Australians but also for encouraging people to move to the island continent. #techscaleupid adds to the already-dynamic start-up community in Indonesia supported by Australia Awards. Around 350 Short Term Awards will run each year, […]
Adelaide, South Australia – Top Choice for Global Entrepreneurial Delegations
Adelaide and South Australia has become the number one choice for international delegations of entrepreneurs and government representatives but why? Whether it is agribusiness, app development, aquaculture, clothing, counselling, creative economy, digital agencies, edutech, food, gaming, handicrafts, health, innovation labs, jewellery, jobs, online market places, SaaS, tourism, trade, wine and youth exchanges there is so […]
Managing your Airbnb guests expectations – it’s the little things that count
Having rented many houses and stayed in a couple of Airbnb places I know that it’s the little things that count. For example, when travelling to Wellington in New Zealand our Airbnb hosts allowed us to come straight off an overnight plane, drop our bags around 8.00 am and have a quick shower before a […]
Future UK holiday and catch up on those place we missed!
This blog post is different. It’s not about a holiday or an experience I’ve had, it’s an outline of a future holiday that I’m working towards. When the Perry family travelled overseas in 2012 we had around 3 weeks and loads to fit in. With this future holiday I’d like to catch up on those […]
Lazy Ballerina, K1, Three Brothers Arms, Longview and Royal Oak
Having read, heard and talked about wineries and pubs in the Kuitpo, Meadows and Macclesfield area my husband planned a surprise mystery tour for me on the Monday of the recent long weekend – yes he listens really well! Scott likes to trick me though so we seemed to be going in another direction, pulling […]
What can you do in 30 hours on Kangaroo Island?
Getting up early on a Sunday morning is worth it when you are travelling across to Kangaroo Island (KI) in South Australia for a 30 hour mini break. With the drive from Happy Valley to Cape Jervis to board the 10.00 am Sealink ferry taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes you need to leave […]
Airlie Beach for Australia Day 2015
With workshops in Mackay on the Thursday prior, the 2015 Australia Day weekend was the ideal opportunity to visit one of my favourite locations, Airlie Beach. Driving up to Airlie, I had visited the August 2014 before with Scott, Mum and Dad, but only for 1 night. On that visit we stayed at a fantastic […]
Gold Coast Mini Break – something different
On the back of a conference in the Gold Coast, we had a few days as a mini break with my parents joining Scott, Jess and I. When we picked up Mum and Dad, Scott had them believing that the accommodation wasn’t that great… it was anything but that! Kirra Beach Surf Apartments staying in […]
Mildura Houseboat Adventure
Hiring a houseboat for the weekend in winter (June-July 2014) means that you’ll get a very good price and lots of choice, and probably with good weather because you are in the Riverland. After meeting the family at the Mildura Visitor Information and Booking Centre, we headed to the Mildura Brewery which is located in […]
Queen’s birthday long weekend in Rockhampton
Rocky is a large regional centre with cowboys, utes, beef, historic pubs and the Fitzroy River (crocodiles in there?) contrasted with modern developments, apartments, restaurants and shops. My recent trip to Rockhampton to work with a client meant that I was in town from Wednesday to Wednesday including the Queen’s birthday long weekend. Staying at […]
Margaret River (WA) Mini Break
With a weekend in Perth I wanted to do something different, fun and that fits with all the things I like. So I chose to explore the Margaret River region as it had been on my list of mini breaks to do for a while. Driving in peak hour traffic out of Perth I was […]
Dad’s Military Vehicle Adventure
Dad and I considered a number of potential adventure activities outlined in the About Time: South Australia’s History Festival program choosing to visit the National Military Vehicle Museum. Located at Edinburgh, I didn’t expect to see such a significant collection of so many vehicles and displays depicting life in war time. From tanks to people […]
New Zealand Holiday – North Island Highlights
For a long time I’ve held a romantic view about travelling around New Zealand. When flights were advertised by Jetstar for $149.00-199.00 from Adelaide to Auckland I had to take advantage of it. Scott and I also celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary on 19 February 2014 and so I wanted to do something special. When […]
Aloha from Hawaii – Wendy’s 40th birthday present
Aloha! For my 40th birthday in October I wanted to go somewhere special – that place was Hawaii (particularly after watching The Descendants multiple times). I booked very cost effective flights from Melbourne to Honolulu on Jetstar and used my Virgin Velocity reward points for a return flight for Scott and I from Adelaide to […]
Shakespeare in the suburbs
After my visit to Stratford-Upon-Avon in England last year I was inspired to see Shakespeare and it reminded me of how much I loved various Shakespeare plays in high school (Thanks to Mr Bob Phillips from Temple Christian College for the introduction). In July 2013 I booked 1 ticket to see The Complete Works of […]
Ride a Bull – you go cowgirl!
A quiet Friday night in August 2013 saw Scott and I head to the Woodcroft Tavern, not a regular spot at all but there was a special attraction – Ride a Bull SA. Scott (and the blokes that had been at the pub since 4.00 pm) encouraged me to have a go – check out […]
@wordadelaide – Freestyle MC Competition – an unexpected night!
Word Adelaide’s Freestyle MC Competition was held on Friday 16th August 2013 at the Thebarton Theatre and it wasn’t what I expected. In my mind I was going to a public speaking competition for masters of ceremonies. I didn’t realise it was “MC” as in MC Hammer – rap like dudes and dudettes battling with […]
Maldives and Bhutan – a contrasting 2 weeks
In January and February 2013, over the space of 2 weeks, I travelled to Male in Maldives via Singapore and to Thimphu in Bhutan via Bangkok. Maldives is a dream destination for many and when we flew into Male International Airport on Hulhule Island in the North Male Atoll, the weather was high 20’s to early 30’s Celsius. Traders […]
Marion – recommendations on what to do from a local
Growing up in Marion, where my family moved when I was 5, means you can take for granted all that the city offers and with Rescue 2012 being held across Southern Adelaide this week here are recommendations from local on what to do. Start the morning with coffee and a cup cake at quirky Junktion […]
Glenelg and Brighton amongst South Australia’s top beaches
‘You can’t beat a day at the Bay’ is the message from Jetty Road Glenelg traders and the City of Holdfast Bay, so what could your day entail? A morning walk from Somerton Park, along the Esplanade to Glenelg, through Jimmy Melrose Park and around Holdfast Shores toPure Boutique Coffee Barfor the best coffee around […]