Think Local

Sadly some mischievous troublemaker has directed my attention to a report tabled in State parliament. This report purports to shed some light on the Gourmet Escape Event.

Too Big to Fail?

Maybe I was unfair to the Gourmet Escape, maybe Eventscorp just had a bit of bad luck and Tourism WA is a winning corporation making the most of our money. Maybe.

AMR Inc?

Back in 2003 Michael Hale was announcing his success at getting permission for a resort at Cowaramup. At that time he was fronting a group called Augusta Enterprises.

CEO Quits

Here's an interesting story, and there might possibly be some shreds of similarity with events at this shire. A CEO who is reluctant to explain himself to the ratepayers. Financial information that is difficult, and in some cases just impossible to obtain. And unpleasant communications with individual residents who express concern or ask questions the authority figures don't want to answer.

The Great Gourmet Escape Scam

Was the AMRTimes joking last Friday?

They published what must surely be a spoof article about the Gourmet Escape and the difficulties surrounding it. Difficulty in obtaining financial information? Surely not?

The Shire does not speak for all

Does the shire needs to reconsider its relationship with the Horgan Family.