Another mountain bike destination. Part of our Federal Government's push to make Australia an adventure tourism destination: https://flowmountainbike.com/features/mackay-new-mtb-trails/?fbclid=IwAR3nAJ5MpR9otIF2sv5GOGmpADIEKX5-WU0s4sEPxywIEYt4qGJq_0fHT4E
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Backlash over Victorian town’s fight against tourist influx – The Australian – 21 May 2021
"A community group from a popular Victorian destination has walked back their anti-tourism stance after a contentious flyer sparked furious backlash." Not really. The uproar is about the misunderstanding of the word Overtourism. Overtourism means too many tourists, it doesn't meant 'Over Tourism'. We have far too many tourists and we need to reduce the … Continue reading Backlash over Victorian town’s fight against tourist influx – The Australian – 21 May 2021
‘Over it already!’: Why Warburton locals are rallying against tourists – 3AW Radio – 21 May 2021
Unacceptable ambulance response times – Mountain Views Star Mail 14/05/2021
Rental crisis gives rise to motel nomads as families struggle to stay off the streets – ABC News – 10 May 2021
They are the motel nomads — homeless and in temporary accommodation, fighting to stay off the streets. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-10/motel-nomads-fighting-to-stay-off-the-streets/100112752?fbclid=IwAR1WyRd5G-oDm14bQq4YoMevOuqZwFb1m8tIwLpVqFyhvEZtYaYYDd0zOBw
Housing boom pricing low-income locals out of regional cities – The Age – 25 April 2021
House prices and rents are escalating rapidly in regional Victorian communities with high levels of disadvantage, as investors and home buyers pounce on cheaper properties outside Melbourne, pricing some residents out of their own neighbourhoods. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/housing-boom-pricing-low-income-locals-out-of-regional-cities-20210422-p57lgx.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR100Juzgz1M0Mfk7eERCmiGVBFk1q_5C0qgtedS_8qqy7WxJkTMb38NU5s#Echobox=1619273418
Ratepayers Rage, Letters, Mountain Views Star Mail 23 March 2021
Mountain biking tension continues amid concerns Brisbane’s new strategy won’t stop illegal trails – ABC News – 19 March 2021
The battle between Brisbane's mountain bikers and conservationists has reignited amid concerns that new approved trails would not curtail a burgeoning unauthorised network, with accusations off-road cyclists have cut through logs to reopen illegal trails in Toohey Forest. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-19/brisbane-new-mountain-bike-trails-revives-tensions/13260370?fbclid=IwAR0EuZwcTXZEkPx65hmnVoVDjc1KA_90oUfgq3zD5Y8AQuD53Ivi0UhZ9gY
Rethink Warburton Mountain Bike Destination 