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.

New Albany Gateway Launch

An open invitation is extended to Albany and Great Southern business and community members to the official launch of the all new Albany Gateway web portal. Tuesday 9th June at 5:30-7pm  at the Albany Town Hall

Voting Closes on Photo Competition

Great Southern at Work photo comp

Voting will close on the “Great Southern at Work” photo competition 8am Monday June 8th 2009. There is still time to vote on you favourite photos – click here to vote

Winners will be announced at the launch of the New Albany Gateway website

Severe Weather Warning

The first major storm warning of the season has been issued for late Wednesday/early Thursday morning. Lets hope we don’t get the rain like last November which flooded out much of the CBD

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

Frenchmans Bay Resort?

A propsal to build a 100 unit 5 star resort at Frenchmans Bay, on the site of the old caravan park is causing concern for some residents.

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.

A Million Paws Walk

A Million Paws Walk happens every May and is a terrific day out for the whole family. Sunday May 17th 2009 .

Albany Farmers Market

This Saturday the ALBANY FARMERS MARKET in partnership with the  CITY of ALBANY and ALBANY REGIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE will be hosting an event to celebrate NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK.

Albany Hospital – What’s happening?

The good news is that a new hospital for Albany has been confirmed in the state government budget, but there is still some confusion about when it will happen

Photo Competition Closing

Great Southern at Work photo comp

The GSDC “Great Southern at Work” digital photo competition closes at 5pm Sunday May 17th, so be sure to enter your photo before the deadline. Have you voted yet for your favourite photo?