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“By investing in unique landmarks like this, the NSW Government is ensuring our regional communities have the world-class infrastructure they need to thrive.”<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether you are a local or a visitor, standing beneath the centre of the Milky Way at this award-winning facility is a powerful reminder of the innovation and beauty found in our regional backyard.\u201d<\/p>\n
Minister for the north coast and member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the project had long been recognised for its tourism potential.<\/p>\n
“I backed this exciting project from the start, appreciating its destination tourism potential for the Kyogle community and the broader region,” she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo other outlook in the world can claim this unique positioning, underneath the centre of the Milky Way – this truly puts Mallanganee on the global tourism map.”<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are transforming this unique natural asset into a reliable economic engine – one that drives year-round foot traffic and sustains permanent local employment for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
The observatory is expected to support nature-based tourism and encourage longer visitor stays across the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A NEW observatory in the Northern Rivers is expected to attract stargazers and boost regional tourism. Perched atop the Richmond Range, the Mallanganee Observatory-Lookout is being positioned as a destination for dark sky tourism, offering visitors a high-altitude vantage point. The site sits on a latitude where the centre of the Milky Way passes directly […]<\/p>\n