Tourism Australia has launched its new look travel website – australia.com – a gateway to over 60 international websites – targeting web savvy travellers who are planning their travel online. The website has undergone a major revamp using the latest technology and connects consumers directly to approximately 23,000 tourism products across Australia.
More information: www.australia.com

Australia's oldest family owned wine company, Yalumba, has been recognised by the US Environmental Protection Agency with a 2007 Climate Protection Award. This annual award recognises companies and individuals from around the world who have demonstrated "exceptional leadership, outstanding innovation, personal dedication, and technical achievements in protecting the environment". Barossa-based Yalumba is the first wine company in the world to receive this award.
More information: www.yalumba.com

Adelaide Zoo will start work in July on a new state-of-the-art Environmental Education Centre, which will replace the current Zoo Education Centre built in the 1960s. It is scheduled to open in April 2008. The new $2.5 million centre – to be built with $800,000 funding from the State Government – will provide a more “hands on” approach to learning for the 50,000 South Australian students who access the facility each year.
More information: 0413 123 231

The outgoing head of the South Australian Tourism Commission, Bill Spurr, has been appointed to the board of one of South Australia’s leading tourism operators, SeaLink Travel Group. Mr Spurr, will take up the board position when he leaves the SATC at the end of June. Mr Spurr took up another new position last month, as the Adelaide Festival Centre's newest Trustee. He is also Chair of Education Adelaide, a member of the Australian Standing Committee on Tourism, member of the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre Board, board member of the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Chair of the World Police and Fire Games.
More information: 08 8202 8688 (SeaLink), 08 8216 8960 (Festival Centre)

British chef, restaurateur, author, and TV presenter Rick Stein has confirmed that he will be attending Tasting Australia 2007. He will be joining international food professionals including Madhur Jaffrey, Rachel Allen, Antonio Carluccio, Dun Gifford and Richard Fox at the James Squire Food, Beer & Wine Writers' Festival, a key event in the Tasting Australia calendar, and a must for lovers of all things gastronomic. Tasting Australia runs 13-20 October 2007 in Adelaide.
More information: www.tasting-australia.com.au

The Adelaide Festival Centre’s “Something on Saturday” celebrates 30 years in 2007. This year's program runs every Saturday until 25 August. Since 1977 “Something on Saturday” has grown to become a South Australian icon, with thousands of children aged three to 10 attending the performances and participating in the workshops – many experiencing the theatre for the first time through the program.
More information: (08) 8216 8699

Robern Menz’s latest product is now available from most SA independent supermarkets this winter. Menz Choccy Snakes are soft jelly snakes covered in smooth, creamy chocolate and are made in South Australia. Robern Menz is a proudly South Australian family confectioner, which makes iconic sweet treats including Fruchocs and Crown Mints.
More information: 08 8231 3555.

The 10th Clipsal 500 Adelaide is shaping up to be the biggest yet, and until 30 June, you can book your 2008 tickets at 2007 prices. Get in now to ensure you have a seat at next year’s event. The Clipsal 500 Adelaide is Australia’s largest motor sport festival – the race Murray Walker called the greatest touring car event in the world.
More information: www.clipsal500.com.au

North Adelaide Heritage Group has been chosen as one of the world's best accommodation establishments by travel publisher Fodor's, and will be highlighted in the US publisher’s guidebooks for the second year in a row. Fodor's is the largest English language travel guidebook publisher in the world, with more than 300 titles in print.
More information: 08 8272 1355

The Adelaide Festival Centre has launched a new membership program for people aged under 25, called GreenRoom. For an annual membership fee of $20, GreenRoom members will enjoy benefits including discounted tickets for Adelaide Festival Centre performances, invitations to exclusive social events, backstage tours and the chance to meet and engage with performing artists.
More information: www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au

A $375,000 State Government regional infrastructure grant will help develop a leading nature-based tourism lodge on Kangaroo Island. The grant will cover up to half the electricity infrastructure costs for Baillie Lodge’s $12 million Southern Ocean Lodge at Hanson Bay. Southern Ocean Lodge, to open in March 2008, will include 21 accommodation suites and a spa retreat for visitors looking for a world-class nature-based tourism experience.
More information: www.ora.sa.gov.au

Leading UK economist, financial writer and author Philippe Legrain will join the line-up of speakers for the 2007 Adelaide Festival of Ideas, to be held 5-8 July. The theme for this year’s festival is “Which way to the future?” More than 40 leaders in the disciplines of science, economics and environment, religion, human rights and journalism will come together at the event to discuss major topics such as global warming, migration and terrorism.
More information: www.adelaidefestivalofideas.com.au

The South Australian Maritime Museum is offering free entry on Sunday 17 June 2007, thanks to Flinders Ports. Visitors to the museum, at 126 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide, will be able to take the wheel and sail the high seas on the ketch permanently moored inside the museum, climb to the top of the lighthouse for an amazing view of the coast, lie in a cabin bunk and listen to what is was like to migrate to South Australia in 1840 and go surfing on the museum’s surfboard simulator.
More information: 08 8207 6255




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