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CONTENTS		More International Visitors Choose South Australia
Tourism News News in Brief Indulge New Products Events: This Month Events: Looking Ahead Media Gallery			South Australia continues to defy the national average by luring more international visitors to the State, latest statistics have revealed. Tourism Minister Jane Lomax-Smith says the latest International Visitor Survey shows SA attracted 350,700 international visitors in the 12 months ended September 2006 – up 8% on the previous 12-month period. Find out more >>

Tourism News
		South Australian Beach Holidays New Regional Visitor Guides Gawler Ranges named one of nation's top reserves SA Film Industry honoured at AFIs Cheong Liew an Adelaide Food Legend

Indulge
This month, we take a look at some brilliant ideas to begin the New Year. Escape to the serenity of the beautiful gardens at Rainforest Retreats, relax on a stunning houseboat on the Murray River, celebrate Adelaide’s arts, music and comedy scene at the Higher Grounds arts venue, or take a family holiday on the Yorke Peninsula. Rainforest Retreats True Blue Higher Ground Absolute Beachfront at Hardwicke Bay

New Products
New apartments in the Coonawarra wine region, Abbey Rock Winery opens a cellar door, gourmet café now part of Uccello homewares in Murray Bridge, and new tours for Kangaroo Island and South Australia’s wine regions. Find out more >>		Must @ Coonawarra Uccello Abbey Rock Cellar Door Taste of Kangaroo Island Tour For Wine or Reason

Events: Looking Ahead
Jacob’s Creek Open Championship 15-18 February Adelaide Cup Carnival 2007 21 February – 17 March Clipsal 500 Adelaide 1-4 March 2007		Adelaide Fringe 2007 8-31 March 2007 WOMADelaide 9-11 March 2007 2007 World Police and Fire Games 16-24 March

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

Possum, Warrawong Sanctuary, Mylor, SA

Warrawong saved from extinction; Sea SA launches new ferry service; Bill Spurr new Chairman of Education Adelaide; Hilton Adelaide farewells Jean-Luc Fourrier; Adelaide Airport a design winner; Barossa's Drop In Stop Over campaign a resounding success; Bird in Hand Shiraz takes out top wine award; introducing Susan Lee, new Regional Marketing Manager Flinders Ranges and Outback; International visitors spend more than $524 million in SA; Whyalla's innovative new water supply and five SA operators receive Federal tourism funding.
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Events: This Month

Peloton, Tour Down Under, Victor Harbor, SA

2007 Next Generation Adelaide International
31 December – 7 January

2007 Inter Dominion Carnival
3 – 13 January

2007 International 505 World Championships
14 January – 3 February

Tour Down Under
16 – 21 January

Star Party DownUnder
18 – 21 January

One Day International Series Cricket
23 January – 13 February

Regional Events Round Up
January

Adelaide Events Round Up
January

Exhibitions
January

For more information on events in SA, visit southaustralia.com

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