Current Year Media Releases
2009
November
27: 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.
26: 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
24: 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.
23: 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.
22: Warm welcome for visiting volunteers: Download
Hard-working volunteers in the Great Southern will soon enjoy support from casual visitors.
August
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.
20: 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.
19: 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.
18: 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.
17: Refurbished Brig Amity on Show: Download
A refurbished Brig Amity will be officially launched on August 14 by his Worship the Mayor Milton Evans.
June
16: Eighth GSDC Medal draws four Exceptional Finalists in 2009: Download
Four finalists will compete for the GSDC Medal for Excellence in Natural Resource Management in 2009.
15: Development Commission Launches New Improved Website: Download
Access to information provided by the GSDC will be much easier through their recently redeveloped website.
14: Great Southern at Work Digital Photography Competition: Download
The winners of the Great Southern at Work digital photography competition were announced as part of the launch of the redeveloped Albany Gateway Portal website at the Albany Town Hall on June 9.
13: 2009 GSDC NRM Medal Award Winner: Download
Susanne Dennings has won the 2009 GSDC Medal for Excellence in Natural Resource Management.
12: State Government $3.5 Royalties for Regions Investment in the Great Southern: Download
Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls MLA named the 29 successful applicants that will share the $3.5 million of funding made available through the inaugural round of the Great Southern Regional Grants Scheme.
May
11: International Wine Buyers set eyes on WA: Download
Challenging economic times have not reduced the global demand for Australian wine, with six international buyers flying into WA next week to source new products to add to their already impressive portfolios.
April
10: Photography Competition to Launch New Albany Gateway Portal: Download
Use your digital camera to capture the Great Southern at work and you will be in the running to claim a prize in a competition celebrating the launch of the new Albany Gateway regional internet portal.
9: Excellent Response to Royalties for Regions Grants Scheme: Download
There has been an excellent response to the Regional Grants Scheme says GSDC CEO Bruce Manning.
March
8: Conscious Tourism to Add to Regional Tourism Mix: Download
Visitors to the Great Southern may soon be able to add awareness raising to the wide range of tourism activities available in the region.
7: Fishy Activities at Boat Shed on Easter Saturday: Download
The Albany Boat Shed will be the centre of activity when it hosts the second annual Festival of the Sea on Easter Saturday.
6: New Angle on Regional Tourism: Download
Great Southern tourism operators may soon add volunteering, community projects and lifestyle experiences to the wide range of already established tourism activities available in the region.
February
5: Learn and Earn Opportunity for Community Groups: Download
Getting paid to attend workshops to improve your skills base could be a `win-win` situation for Great Southern organisations in early 2009.
4: Regional Grants Scheme pumps Millions into the Great Southern: Download
The Great Southern Regional Grants Scheme will provide $3.5 million to support infrastructure, services and headworks in the Great Southern.
3: Call for Nominations: 2009 GSDC NRM Medal: Download
Inspirational leaders operating in the natural resource management field (NRM) are invited to nominate for the GSDC Medal for Excellence in NRM.
2: Two New Appointments to GSDC Board: Download
The Minister for Regional Development Hon Brendon Grylls has appointed Kim Barrow and Peter Rundle to the GSDC Board of Management.
1: Maritime Heritage Research to Boost Tourism: Download
The South Coast`s long established maritime connection may soon play a major role in the region`s tourism industry.
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