The last Queanbeyan Connect of 2019 took place at the Royal Hotel’s Upper House in Queanbeyan CBD on Tuesday the 10th of December. The event provides local businesses and workers a chance to network and discover opportunities, ideas, partnerships and support. Despite the scorching heat on the day, around 35 locals were in attendance to […]
READ MOREWin for local winery at Canberra Region Tourism Awards
The champion of Queanbeyan-Palerang’s emerging wine region, Contentious Character – Winery, Vineyard and Cellar Door, has been awarded with a commendation for Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries at the reputable Canberra Region Tourism Awards 2019. Contentious Character has succeeded in building on the Lambert Estate’s reputation for award-winning boutique wines. After 24 years, the original winemakers […]
READ MOREQueanbeyan hotel takes out steak award
The Royal Hotel, proudly located in the heart of the Queanbeyan CBD has taken out an award for offering the Best Pub Steak in the country, in a national survey conducted by Yak Brewing. Using quality local product from the Bungendore Butchery, the owner of the Royal Hotel Anthony McDonald is proud as punch and […]
READ MOREWorkshop: Tourism Product Distribution
Tourism | marketing | distribution | partnerships Register here This workshop, Tourism Product Distribution 101, is the first of two workshops that will suit tourism businesses to improve bookings and drive sales. To be held in Braidwood on Thursday, December 5th, this workshop is appropriate for all tourism-related businesses including tours, galleries, attractions and accommodation. […]
READ MOREWin for local winemaker
Local winemaker Sarah McDougall has won the coveted Owner/Operator of the Year Award at the 2019 Australian Women in Wine Awards, held in New York over the weekend. Long-term local Sarah first became known locally for the Summerhill Road Vineyard in Queanbeyan-Palerang, before purchasing Lake George Winery in 2018. Sarah, with her partner Anthony, have […]
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