Top places to visit: Tourism drives growth in the Central West

Sahil Makkar
March 30 2019 - 8:00am
IT'S HERE: Penrith Panthers will take on the Melbourne Storm in the third round of the NRL at Bathurst's Carrington Park on March 30. Photo: FILE.
IT'S HERE: Penrith Panthers will take on the Melbourne Storm in the third round of the NRL at Bathurst's Carrington Park on March 30. Photo: FILE.

LONG reliant on agriculture, the cities of the Central West are reinventing themselves as tourist hot spots - and reaping the benefits. Regional journalist Sahil Makkar looks at how this relatively recent approach is boosting regional economies and providing a salve during the long-running drought. 

Hoping for flood of visitors during drought

CENTRAL West councils Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo hope tourism can get money flowing as spending dries up during the long-running drought.

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Sahil Makkar

Sahil Makkar

Digital Journalist

Hi, I am the regional reporter for Fairfax Media. I track news and community-related issues in the Central West especially the Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes local government areas. If you wish to share any news or feedback please feel free to get in touch with me at sahil.makkar@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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