Albany’s New Entertainment Centre

Residents of WA’s Great Southern are invited to have a say on the name of Albany’s new venue.

Photo Competition Popular Vote

Bluff Knoll Oat Dust by Richard Harvey

As well as the Great Southern Development Commission winners in the “Great  Southern at Work” Photo Competition, Albany Gateway awarded two prizes for the popular votes.

Michael Schumacher’s Car in Albany

Formula 1 racing legend Michael Schumacher’s famous red Ferrari will be on show in Albany on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th June 2009. This will be it’s first trip to the Great Southern of Western Australia.

2009-2010 Budget Secures Great Southern

Families and communities in Great Southern are major beneficiaries of the Liberal-National Government’s first Budget, with funding for a new Albany Hospital, a $155million Jobs Protection Package and record spending on health, education and law and order.

Take a look at the Photos

Great Southern at Work photo comp

Entry in the GSDC photo competition has closed with over 200 photos of the “Great Southern at Work” entered. A big thank you to all who sent in their Great Southern photos.You can still vote for your favourites

The Whales are here!

It’s looking to be a great Whale Watching season for Albany and the South Coast this year.Already several humpbacks  been spotted in Albany’s King George Sound before  the official start to the whale watching season in June

It’s a NO

Western Australia has voted NO to Daylight Saving with a slightly increased margin from last time. The debate that split families has now been decided.

Volunteers Needed

The Albany Classic would not take place if it weren’t for the generosity and support of local sponsors and volunteers. Volunteers work in teams as small as 2 and can be as great as 30, if not more. All team leaders are well briefed and knowledgeable.

Albany Car Classic

Albany Classic Car Race

30 to 1 June 2009 

In 1936, Albany was the first mainland town in Australia to host a “round the houses” car race.
The event was highly successful and continued for nearly 30 years.  The “Albany Classic” as it is now known, is run annually and has become one of Albanys icon events. The “Albany Classic” is a 2 day event, traditionally held over the June Long Weekend.

Fun Night at Albany Speedway

Albany Speedway holds it final event for the season on Saturday May 16th. Following last year’s successful fun night, a twilight meeting will be held this year, starting at 3pm.