WA's Gingin Town Lights Up in Netflix Series

0:00It's April 22nd, I'm Cory with the story. This is Sydney News Today, driven by AI. Western Australia scoring its first Netflix series right now, with breakers filming in the wheat belt north of Perth, mainly around the Shire of, Ginger and those epic Lancelains sand dunes. This shows dropping 100 local jobs and pumping 19 million dollars into the economy, a big win for the region. The story follows two best friends from the states backpacking down under, getting pulled into a tight knit surfer crew run by a slick, shady leader. Crews are also hitting WA Southwest for more shoots, and Premier Roger Cooks hyping it as key to mixing up the state's economy beyond mining. Locals in historic Ginger, just 78 kilometers from Perth, are buzzing, hoping the global spotlight kicks tourism into gear after some lean. Gears. The community resource center manager says the town's quaint vibe and simple life could finally draw crowds, with folks proud to see their spots on, screen.

1:01Ginger and Shire. President Linda Balkham points to their film-friendly certification from ScreenWest, making it easier for productions to roll in and, locals to cash in. It's sparking extra revenue, showcasing rural charm, old buildings, and coastline to the world. This buzz has the town talking more film gigs ahead, turning quiet countryside into a hot set that could keep the good times rolling for years.