In this episode, you get an introduction to The Outback Way, Australia's Longest Shortcut- with Helen Lewis- General Manager Outback Highway Development Council Inc. Helen has driven the Outback Way about 5 times- and drove the entire trip from Cairns to Perth last July with 7 journalists on a media famil. The OHDC Inc- is an avovate for all tourism businesses along the Outback Way and lobby's for sealing the Outback Way- $395million has been secured, once this funding is spent on seal there will only be 900km to seal to complete an east -west link from Coast to Coast. You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.