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Gympie Region Economic Development Strategy 2025-2029

 

Gympie Regional Council has released its new Economic Development

Strategy. Prepared by SC Lennon & Associates, the new strategy paves the

way for a strong and diverse economy across the region by guiding investment

and business growth. The Gympie Region Economic Development Strategy

2025-2029 is available to download here.

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Sasha Lennon writes for Economic Development Australia

 

Director of SC Lennon & Associates Sasha Lennon has written an article for the

December 2024 edition of the Journal of Economic Development Australia (EDA).

The article, on the economic benefits of regionalisation, is available to download here.

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Warrumbungle Shire Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2025-2030

 

SC Lennon & Associates has been appointed to prepare the new Warrumbungle Shire Economic

Development and Tourism Strategy. The new strategy will align closely with local, regional, and state objectives, addressing both immediate needs and future opportunities within the Warrumbungle Shire.

For more information about the appointment and the planned strategy development process, click here.

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Albury Wodonga Destination Management Plan 2024-2028

 

AlburyCity and Wodonga Council have released the Albury Wodonga

Destination Management Plan 2024-2028.  The Plan guides destination

management including, growing Albury Wodonga's product offer and

infrastructure, destination events, aligning marketing and visitor servicing

and diversification in the region's accommodation offer over the next five

years. The Destination Management Plan, which has been prepared by 

SC Lennon & Associates, is available to download here.

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Mornington Peninsula Shire Economic Development and Tourism Strategy

  

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has released in new Economic Development 

and Tourism Strategy. The new strategy addresses a range of interrelated issues

and opportunities including supporting small businesses; strategic industry

development; workforce planning and development; and key infrastructure enablers.

Titled "A Thriving Peninsula 2033", and prepared with the assistance of SC Lennon

& Associates, the new strategy is available here.

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Coffs Coast Tourism Strategy 2023

  

City of Coffs Harbour has adopted the Coffs Coast Tourism Strategy 2023.

The strategy, prepared by SC Lennon & Associates, guides the City's

destination management planning and delivery activities, including tourism

management, tourism product development, marketing the region’s brand

and visitor service best practice. A key direction of the strategy, which is

available here, is to promote the Coffs Coast's ECO Destination certification. 

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Central Highlands Economic Master Plan 2023-2028

  

Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) has released its Economic

Action Plan for the next five years. The Central Highlands Economic Master Plan

(CHEMP) Action Plan for 2023-2028, prepared by SC Lennon & Associates,

is available here.

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Balonne Shire Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027

  

The Balonne Shire Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027 is a

blueprint to support the vibrancy, diversity and sustainability of the

communities of Balonne Shire. The Strategy guides Balonne Shire

Council in its capacity as a supporter of economic development,

to encourage activity that capitalises on the unique outback character

and attributes of the communities of the Shire. Prepared by 

SC Lennon & Associates, the strategy is available here. 

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Mount Isa, Moving Ahead: Economic Development Strategy 2023-2028

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Mount Isa City Council has released its new Economic Development

Strategy for 2023-2028. Mount Isa, Moving Ahead is a blueprint for

enhancing economic growth and investment through a series of initiatives

to support the vibrancy, diversity, liveability and sustainability of Mount Isa

as the regional capital of Queensland’s North West. Prepared by

SC Lennon & Associates, Mount Isa, Moving Ahead is available here.

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Shire of Mundaring Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2023-2028

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Shire of Mundaring has released its Economic Development and Tourism Strategy 2023-2028.

Prepared by SC Lennon & Associates, it aims to encourage economic activity that capitalises on 

the Shire's distinctive art, food, culture and natural environment. The Strategy, which aligns with the

community’s vision for the Shire as a place for sustainable living, is available here.

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Blueprint 2030: Livingstone Shire Economic Growth and Investment Strategy

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Livingstone Shire Council has released its new Economic Growth and Investment Strategy "Blueprint 2030". The Blueprint, which sets out the objectives and a plan of action for Livingstone Shire’s economic development through to 2030, was prepared by SC Lennon & Associates, with document design input on the Prospectus provided by Thought & Process. The Economic Growth and Investment Strategy is available

here and the Prospectus can be found here.

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Kati-Thanda Lake Eyre Flood Tourism Management Plan

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The Kati-Thanda Lake Eyre Flood Tourism Management Plan provides a strategic, informed, and coordinated set of recommended initiatives to plan for and manage the impacts of visitation to the Outback as a result of flooding events. Prepared by SC Lennon & Associates, the report is available here.

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The Economic Benefits of Regionalisation

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A report prepared by SC Lennon & Associates, presents the findings of a study commissioned by RDA

Far North South Australia to consider and assess the potential economic impacts of regionalisation of  government services to the Far North Region of South Australia. Click here for the full report or here for

the summary report.

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Isaac Region Business Connection Scoping Study

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A report prepared by SC Lennon & Associates, presents the findings of a study commissioned by Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) to explore the concept of a regional business association, one which would represent and support all businesses in all industries across the Isaac region. The Business Connection Scoping Study report recommends the establishment of new regional, independent, apolitical representative business body to advocate on behalf of all businesses across the Isaac region. Download the report here.

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