AFL Grand Final and Queen's memorial public holiday sparks business in Ballarat and Daylesford

Nieve Walton
Melanie Whelan
Updated October 16 2022 - 2:44pm, first published September 26 2022 - 5:30am
Busy scenes outside the Daylesford Hotel on Saturday amid an unexpected extra long weekend boost. Picture by Kate Healy.
Busy scenes outside the Daylesford Hotel on Saturday amid an unexpected extra long weekend boost. Picture by Kate Healy.

'Pumping' in Spa Country

AN EXTRA public holiday, with respect to the Queen, has proven a bonus in Spa Country, a popular getaway destination that became a pandemic ghost town in lockdowns.

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Nieve Walton

Nieve Walton

Journalist

Nieve covers federal and state politics for The Courier focusing on Ballarat, Wendouree, Eureka and Ripon electorates. She also covers Hepburn and Pyrenees shires. As a former dancer and art and theater enthusiast she would love to hear about your latest art exhibition or performance. You can send her an email at nieve.walton@thecourier.com.au

Melanie Whelan

Melanie Whelan

Journalist

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