GateWAy Blog

With the demise of a local brewery, comments were made by the company spokesman that Albany was not ready for an inovative hospitality industry. It’s not the first time a concept has failed in Albany but has thrived in other cities. Is it true that Albany clings to it’s old habits?  So instead of a trendy Tangleheads, we are getting back “our” White Star Hotel. (more…)

In recent years we have seen increased community awareness
about the threats of climate change and its association with the
accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Businesses have also become more aware of the threat of
climate change and, both in response to regulatory measures
and under their own steam, have begun to take action to
measure and manage their carbon footprints. (more…)

The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Seminar was held on the 7th October 2009 in Mount Barker. The seminar was designed to provide land managers, local councils, small business operators and residents with the latest information and background on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, which may have a major impact on and opportunities for the local economy in the Great Southern. (more…)

Next months Albany Blues Club event is set to go with the Sneaky Weasel Gang on the 6th August at the Stirling Club. 
Many of you may have seen them in or around the great southern area over the last year or so.  Originally from Mandurah, this 3 piece outfit are sure to bring a tap to your toes.

Supporting the Weasels’ will be our very own House Band “Mooseknuckle”. Rarely do the House Band get an opportunity to let their hair down at the club these days [ hair? good one ] so they will no doubt be busting at the seams to blast out some blues tunes. (more…)

Card skimming devices have been discovered for the first time in Perth,  WA. (more…)

Albany has been listed at number 55 in the top 100 Best Towns in Australia by Australian Traveller.  Denmark was number 63 and Esperence came in at number 2, while some of the more expected towns didn’t rate a mention. (more…)

May 16th is the date set for the referendum on Daylight Saving. (more…)

Rumours are spreading that tenders for the demolishing of the Town Jetty have been called (more…)

International Women’s Day on the 8th March 2009 has been chosen as the perfect date to launch the Working Women’s Web for Albany and the Great Southern region. (more…)

Albany Waterfront

The Waterfront at Albany is now moving to the next phase of development, with environmental approval for Stage 2 of the project being issued last week. (more…)