The best way for visitors to get to know Canberra is on an electric bike riding the quiet and scenic lakeside cycle ways. One of the best times of year to enjoy the flowers, parklands and cafes around Lake Burley Griffin is during the Floriade festival from mid September to mid October.

Specialties: marketing, events, promotions, communications, advertising, public relations, business development, sponsorship/partnerships, human resources, culture, training, mentoring, not-for-profit's & charities, general management and operational administration.

Canberra's new Mantra MacArthur Hotel was officially opened today (16 October) by Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Steven Ciobo MP and ACT Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay MLA, to meet the growing demand for hotel capacity in the nation's capital.

Formerly an office tower, which has been transformed into a 176-room hotel as part of the city's vibrant urban renewal program, Mantra MacArthur Hotel is the only new hotel to open in Canberra in 2017.

Brendan is a qualified savoury and pastry chef, with over 12 years experience in the hospitality industry. In addition, Brendan is the owner and founder of Chef Youth, a not for profit organisation. Brendan’s expertise is held in high regard within the industry having attained numerous awards throughout his career. Highly educated, Brendan continues to broaden his knowledge currently working towards completing his degree Bachelor of Law.

I first started PR-assist in 2011, after more than 25 yrs of PR and Marketing consulting, and spending more than 10 years producing multi-channel lead generation solutions for SME, NFP and Start-up Enterprises across Australia.

I am a marketing and business development executive with a digital background and 8+ years experience creating strategic leads and partnerships through sales activities and continued networks for some of Australia's most well-known organisations and brands.

Royal Canberra Show – Pass Back and Ticket Fraud no longer a problem

What is “pass back”? Pass-back is a form of ticket fraud where VIPs, volunteers, exhibitors, competitors, multi-day ticket holders and other pass holders hand their tickets back to other people, so they can get free entry.