Blue Mountains. 'Tourism tax' a no go

Blue Mountains City Council has ruled out introducing a new "tourism tax" only three weeks after possible plans for a day-tripper charge made tabloid headlines and caused a sensation on talkback radio. Council won’t even investigate plans for a tourism levy following a unanimous vote at a recent meeting. Although it ruled out pursuing a compulsory tourism charge, council will get a report about introducing a tourism donations scheme, according to The Blue Mountains Gazette.