Helen gives a wrap up of the year, including an update on the road development and sealing, plus a bit about the Building Better Regions grant which has facilitated the Outback Way Outdoor Art Gallery. The Art competition is open now, so get your entries in.

Helen also shares what's coming up in the new year. The Outback Way will be holding an Instagram Photo competition in January, the winners of which will have their photos in the new Travel Journal. Keep an eye on our social media for more information about that soon.

The app is now working again and a reminder that you need to download both the app and also all the tours within it so that it works once you are out on the road.

Helen then gives an overview of the events along the Outback Way in 2020 to help you in planning your travel next year.

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