Mountain bike tourism shifting the fortunes of remarkable country town
Melrose in regional South Australia was facing the prospect of closing local businesses before a transition from bushwalking to mountain bike tourism enticed back visitors.
Annabel Francis is a news reporter for ABC North and West based in Port Pirie, South Australia. She was previously a video journalist for Spencer Gulf Nightly News.
Melrose in regional South Australia was facing the prospect of closing local businesses before a transition from bushwalking to mountain bike tourism enticed back visitors.
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