Archived Media Releases
2008
October
1: Changeover for Export Advisor: Download
Alison has replaced Kate McKenzie as the GSDC TradeStart Export Advisor.
2: Regional Internet Portal Embarks on Major Upgrade: Download
Regional internet users will soon reap the benefits from a major redevelopment of the Albany Gateway internet portal.
August
3: NRM Medal Winner Learns Valuable Lessons Overseas: Download
Sustainable communities' leader Louise Duxbury has reviewed an exciting range of sustainability operations on an international study tour and hopes to put her new found knowledge to work for the benefit of the Great Southern.
July
4: Cranbrook on the Tourist Map: Download
The towns of Cranbrook and Frankland River are now officially on the tourist trail with the recent publication of a new map highlighting the attractions and facilities of the area.
5: State Government Offers $500,000 in Grants to Develop Regional Prosperity: Download
Great Southern Minister Kim Chance has urged community groups to apply for funding under the State Government`s Regional Development Grant Program.
June
6: Second Round of Challenge Grants now Available: Download
The GSDC is inviting Expressions of Interest from Individuals, communities and interest groups who are keen to establish a Donation Fund with the WA Community Foundation.
7: Leadership Training Tender Managed by GSDC: Download
The GSDC is taking a leading role in the process of appointing consultants to deliver leadership development programs throughout the Great Southern, South-West and Peel regions.
8: Discover Great Southern Wine Online: Download
The Great Southern Wine Producers Association has taken steps towards marketing their world-class products in cyberspace with the recent launch of their first web site.
9: GSDC Medal Awarded to NRM Stalwart: Download
Russel Thomson has won the 2008 GSDC Medal for Excellence in NRM.
May
10: 2008 GSDC Medal Draws Outstanding Finalists: Download
Three finalists will compete for the GSDC`s Medal for Excellence in NRM and $10,000 prize money in 2008.
April
11: Fresh View for Mount Barker Tourists: Download
The Mount Barker Tourist Bureau has launched a new visitor guide to help market the region`s outstanding walks, wines and wildflowers to visitors.
12: Export Grant Changes to Benefit Small Business: Download
The Export Market Development Grant Scheme is one of the Australian Government`s most important programs for helping Australian businesses to development international markets. Changes to the scheme are before parliament to make access to the scheme easier for small business.
February
13: Nominations Sought for $10,000 NRM Medal: Download
Innovative leaders working in the field of natural resource management (NRM) are invited to nominate or be nominated for the GSDC`s Medal for Excellence in NRM.
14: Government Invests in the Great Southern: Download
Twenty-four projects will share in $500,000 of grant funding provided to the region through the Regional Development Scheme (RDS). The RDS is administered by the GSDC on behalf of the State Governme
2007
December
1: $10,000 of Season`s Cheer at Fellowship House: Download
The Fellowship House will receive $10,000 from the West Australian Community Foundation and the GSDC.
November
2: South Korea Trade Opportunities: Download
Great Southern business owners will have an opportunity to meet Mr Martin Walsh, Austrade`s Senior Trade Commissioner based in Seoul, during his visit to the region on December 4.
October
3: Global Food Expert to Give Local Insight: Download
Dr David Hughes, a high profile food and beverage marketing expert will be visiting Albany in November.
4: Export Market Development Grant can help Grow Your Business: Download
Austrade`s Les Price will be in Albany on October 31 to assist local businesses to market the most of the Export Market Development Grant.
August
5: Exporters Workshop Rescheduled: Download
The Australian Institute of Export was going to hold a comprehensive workshop for Great Southern exporters but it has now been rescheduled.
6: Woodworkers get Crafty: Download
Receiving support through a series of business enterprise workshops has defined a commercial direction and produced a new manufacturing methodology for a group of South Coast woodworkers.
July
7: Outstanding Training Opportunity for Exporters: Download
The Australian Institute of Export is holding a comprehensive workshop in Albany.
8: State Government Offers $500,000 in Grants to Develop Regional Prosperity: Download
Great Southern Minister Kim Chance has urged community groups to apply for funding under the State Government`s Regional Development Scheme Grant program.
9: Skills Training for Inspirational Community Leaders: Download
Are you aspiring to be a community leader or wish to develop your skills to support Great Southern communities?
10: Old Denmark Rail Lines Up Active Future: Download
The Denmark Nornalup Heritage Rail Trail is bringing life back to a transport route which carried its last paying passengers fifty years ago.
11: Lions Rise to Philanthropic Challenge: Download
The Albany Lions Community Care Centre has established a Donation Account to help with respite care and to raise funds to build and maintain a new state-of-the-art community respite facility.
12: Medal Goes to NRM Stalwart: Download
Jerramungup farmer Geoff Bee has won the 2007 GSDC Medal for Excellence in Natural Resource Management.
June
13: Organic Cheese goes Over the Moon: Download
Over The Moon Organics will ship products into the international market from 2009.
14: Great Southern on Show in Singapore: Download
A group of Great Southern businesses sought to extend their trade opportunities by attending the Indulgence Exhibition presented by Austrade in Singapore recently.
15: GSDC Medal draws three Exceptional Farmers in 2007: Download
Three finalists will compete for the GSDC Medal for Excellence in Natural Resource Management and $10,000 prize money in 2007.
May
16: Frankland Festival All Go in 2008: Download
The Frankland River Music Festival will be back in 2008 thanks to support from local organisations and a grant from the Regional Development Scheme.
17: New Signs reveal Hidden Treasures: Download
Hidden Treasures tourism attractions in the Great Southern are now easier to locate.
April
18: New Website Welcomes you to Mount Barker: Download
The re-vamped website of the Mount Barker Visitor Centre is now up and running.
19: Noongar Leader wins 2007 WA Multicultural Community Services Award: Download
Ezzard Flowers, a well-known Noongar community leader from Katanning, was one of five Western Australian individuals recently to win the State`s 2007 Multicultural Community Services Award.
March
20: Growing your Business through Export: Download
Austrade`s Export Market Development Grant assists Australian businesses by providing a partial reimbursement of expenses incurred by promoting to overseas markets.
February
21: Nominations sought for NRM Medal and $10,000 Award: Download
Innovative leaders working in the field of natural resource management (NRM) are invited to nominate or be nominated for the GSDC`s Medal for Excellence in NRM.
January
22: Big Bottle in Big Apple: Download
The Great Southern`s Guinness Book of World Record breaking 290L bottle of premium Five Virtues Shiraz was a star attraction at the G`Day USA exhibition in New York.
23: GSDC wins Renewal of TradeStart Programme: Download
The GSDC has successfully tendered for the renewal of the TradeStart programme.
