Media Releases
2010
February
Feb 2: Southern treat: Download
Wine and food from the Great Southern will tempt the palates of an influential group of British wine aficionados this month.
January
Jan 29: Final week flood tipped: Download
A final week flood of applications for Royalties for Regions program funding is expected to hit the Great Southern Development Commission in the next few days.
Jan 25: Grants deadline looms: Download
It might be the next big thing, it might be an incremental advance, but the Great Southern Development Commission wants to hear about projects that are worthy of Royalties for Regions program funding.
Jan 20: Tools for tourism treasure: Download
A new Hidden Treasures tool kit is set to encourage small communities in the Great Southern to develop their tourism assets by promoting group tours.
Jan 18: Big interest in small grants: Download
A range of Great Southern projects will benefit from more than $60,000 in recently-approved Royalties for Regions funding.
2009
December
Dec 23: Healthy development: Download
A brand new home funded through the Royalties for Regions program will help the Jerramungup community retain a doctor in town.
Dec 2: Park powers on for summer surge: Download
Summer's tourism surge is imminent and Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park is powering on in preparation.
Dec 1: Cycle trail plans unfold: Download
By 2012, off-road cyclists will be able to enjoy a 1000km bush cycle trail from Perth to Albany.
November
Nov 20: Giant promotional step: Download
Visitors have all the tourism information they need to enjoy Valley of the Giants now that an improved website is up and running.
Nov 10: Houses built on royalties: Download
New jobs and better regional housing will result from a home-building program funded by royalties from Western Australia's mining prosperity.
October
Oct 27: Investment boost on offer: Download
Community groups in the Great Southern can gain up to $10,000 in investment power through the latest round of the Challenge Grant Program.
Oct 20: Regional Grants Scheme applications open: Download
The Great Southern Development Commission has welcomed the launch of a new round of the Royalties for Regions Regional Grants Scheme.
Oct 15: Warm welcome for visiting volunteers: Download
Hard-working volunteers in the Great Southern will soon enjoy support from casual visitors.
August
Aug 21: Appointment of New Board Chairman and Deputy for the GSDC: Download
The Minister for Regional Development, Hon Brendon Grylls MLA, has announced the appointments of Mr Peter Rundle as the Chairman and Mr Kim Barrow as his deputy for the GSDC Board of Management.
Aug 21: Regional Development Officer for the Central Great Southern: Download
The GSDC recently appointed Jessica van der Waag as the Regional Development Officer for the central districts of the Great Southern.
Aug 21: Cultural Heritage Plan for Albany Begins: Download
Planning for a new cultural heritage trail in Albany combining Noongar and European history has commenced following the recent appointment of Victorian consultants Scenic Spectrums.
Aug 14: New Facilities for Kojonup Visitor Centre: Download
Top Tourism Town Award-winners, Kojonup Visitor Centre (KVC) will have even more to offer tourists to the region from August 23.
Aug 14: Refurbished Brig Amity on Show: Download
A refurbished Brig Amity will be officially launched on August 14 by his Worship the Mayor Milton Evans.
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