CONTENTS		Changes at the SATC
Tourism News News in Brief Indulge New Products Events: This Month Events: Looking Ahead Media Gallery			South Australia’s tourism industry will farewell one of its most respected leaders when Mr Bill Spurr steps down as Chief Executive of the SA Tourism Commission next year. Mr Spurr has announced his intention to hand over the reins to a new Chief Executive in July next year and embrace the next stage of his life and career. He has been at the SATC’s helm since 1999 and his successful career in tourism, events and education spans more than 20 years. Find out more >>

Tourism News   Tour Down Under News Regional Events Funding SA wins two International BMX Events Boost for SA Tourism SA wins National Special Olympics   Indulge This month we cast the spotlight on one of South Australia’s most luxurious health retreats; a boutique Adelaide Hills winery; a stylish way to tour SA; and the Hilton Adelaide’s sumptuous seafood cooking class. Authenticity Health & Wellness Retreat Hahndorf Hill Winery shares secrets Gary Grimes Classic Adventures Seriously West Coast Seafood     New Products Angas Plains Wines opens a cellar door at Langhorne Creek; new accommodation launched at Fillmore’s of KI; McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments completes a $1.3million refurbishment; Mintaro has a new restaurant; and Berri Caravan Park builds new luxury cabins. Find out more >>   New cellar door for Angas Plains Wines Two new properties at Fillmore's of KI McLaren Vale Motel & Apartments Swans at Mintaro Berri Riverside Caravan Park's new luxury cabins   Events: Looking Ahead Tour Down Under 16-21 January 2007 Star Party DownUnder 18-21 January 2007 Tunarama 26-28 January 2007   Clipsal 500 Adelaide 1-4 March 2007 WOMADelaide 9-11 March 2007 Adelaide Fringe 2007 8-31 March 2007   Media Gallery   Need professional pictures of South Australia's regions, attractions, people and events? Head to the South Australian Tourism Commission’s online media gallery and register to become a gallery user. There are hundreds of stunning images online, which the media can use for free. Visit www.media.southaustralia.com

News in Brief A national award for Rawnsley Park Station's Eco Villas; a new fact sheet to help young working holiday makers in SA; the announcement of a new Chairman for Barossa Wine and Tourism; a new look for Adelaide Showground; recognition for SA's best exporters; a new sponsor for the Adelaide International Horse Trials; a five star rating for Peppers the Louise; and how to make the most of the SATC's revamped online resource for journalists. Find out more >>   Events: This Month Adelaide International Horse Trials 3-5 November Feast 2006 3-26 November Fleurieu Peninsula Biennale 2006 3-26 November Credit Union Christmas Pageant 4 November Classic Adelaide Rally 15-19 November Regional Events Round Up November Adelaide Events Round Up November Exhibitions November For more information on events in SA, visit southaustralia.com

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