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Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens

May 16, 2025
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.
A motor bike rider on a jump at the Albany Moto Cross Club

Funding boost allows Albany Motorsport Park to zoom ahead

Dec 12, 2024
The WA Government will provide an additional $2.67 million in funding towards Stage 1B of the Albany Motorsport Park project.
Photo of award winners holding framed certificate in front of a banner and curtain

Event recognises volunteering excellence in the Great Southern

May 21, 2024
Two highly respected volunteers in the Great Southern community have been recognised for their contribution to the local sporting community at an awards night in Albany.
A person swimming at a local swimming pool

Funding helps regional athletes achieve sporting dreams

Apr 26, 2024
Regional athletes are kicking goals with the latest round of funding to support their ongoing development close to home — more than $2.6 million in total being provided by the State Government.
Drone view of the Albany Entertainment Centre at dusk

Contract awarded for Albany Entertainment Centre works

Mar 26, 2024
The State Government has awarded the contract for important roof repairs at the iconic Albany Entertainment Centre, with Colab Construction to start work soon.
Aboriginal dot painting with text: Aboriginal History WA and Storylines are coming to the Great Southern and Wheatbelt

Aboriginal History WA and Storylines take off on regional road trip

Mar 11, 2024
Team members from Aboriginal History Western Australia (AHWA) and the State Library of Western Australia's Storylines will be hitting the road this March to jointly hold free family history sessions in the Great Southern and Wheatbelt.
We Bury the Dead writer/director Zak Hilditch behind the camera on set in Albany

We Bury The Dead commences production in the Great Southern

Feb 22, 2024
The Great Southern region is abuzz with activity this week as filming commences on survival-thriller feature film, We Bury The Dead, featuring international star Daisy Ridley and Australian stars Brenton Thwaites and Mark Coles Smith, across the next 6 weeks.
5 children are lined up in a public swimming pool.

Pool entry pilot program ending summer with a splash for kids

Feb 8, 2024
As cost-of-living pressure rises alongside the summer temperatures, the State Government is introducing a free pool entry pilot program across the Gascoyne, Midwest, Wheatbelt, and Great Southern regions for eligible children and young people.
Architects drawing of the proposed Albany Surf Life Saving Club

Albany Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment begins

Feb 5, 2024
The $3.35 million expansion and redevelopment of the Albany Surf Life Saving Club begins today.
A line of people on a beach looking out to the surf.

Wave of extra funding for Albany Surf Club revamp

Nov 27, 2023
A request to the State Government for half a million dollars towards the Albany Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment project is no longer a pipe dream, with the swell news from WA's Sport and Recreation Minister that the $500,000 will be provided.
Portrait photographs of Daisy Ridley and Zak Hilditch

Great Southern region setting for new film starring Daisy Ridley

Nov 1, 2023
Western Australia’s Great Southern region will provide a stunning backdrop for a survival-thriller film featuring international star Daisy Ridley (Star Wars sequel trilogy).
Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning Grant Program. A facilitator talking to an audience with someone writing on post-it notes on a white board.

Funding enriches regional art and culture

May 23, 2023
Local governments across the state are receiving support to undertake cultural planning, thanks to the latest round of culture and arts funding from the State Government.
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