Opal Centre to boost tourism across the region

Member for Parkes Mark Coulton presents the Australian Opal Centre team, including David Lane OAM (Opal Centre President, right) with funding of $9.5m for a new Opal Centre. Photo: supplied

Bourke’s tourism industry and visitor economy is likely to get a boost following the announcement of $34 million dollars in funding for the Australian Opal Centre in Lightning Ridge.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton made the announcement on Friday and said the funding was a combination of the Building Better Regions Fund, with the NSW State government, Walgett Shire Council and the Opal Centre also contributing.

Read more in the printed edition of the Western Herald.