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Border councils strengthen regional collaboration with new agreement
Albury City and Wodonga Councils have reaffirmed their shared commitment to the Border region’s future with the re-signing of the Two Cities One Community Partnership Agreement.
Albury and Wodonga reaffirm Two Cities One Community partnership
Albury Mayor Kevin Mack and Wodonga Mayor Michael Gobel, together with councillors and executive from both sides of the border came together on 18 June to reaffirm their commitment to the long-standing Two Cities One Community partnership.
Regional Projects in Albury-Wodonga
The partnership between Albury and Wodonga supports our community goals through Regional Projects.
Three New Projects for Albury-Wodonga
Three new projects—an Albury splash park, Wodonga Creek precinct upgrades, and a Wodonga TAFE advanced manufacturing centre—are being delivered through a $7 million Australian Government investment to boost recreation, tourism and education across Albury Wodonga.
Cross border partnership recognised at Local Government Excellence Awards
The Two Cities One Community partnership between AlburyCity and Wodonga Council took out the Borderless Communities Award at the Local Government Professionals NSW Excellence Awards.
Supporting our active border community
Under the Two Cities One Community partnership, AlburyCity and Wodonga Council have released a Sport and Recreation Strategy that sets a long-term plan for our region's facilities.
2023 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards Finalist
AlburyCity has been announced as a finalist in the 2023 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards under the category of ‘Borderless Communities’!
Supporting our active sporting community
The strategy was developed in consultation with local sporting groups and governing bodies, with extensive background research undertaken to determine the trends in participation and facilities required, and inspections of local facilities.
A renewed focus for our Border communities
The Draft 2C1C Strategic Plan will now be placed on public exhibition seeking community feedback, and if endorsed by both councils, work will begin on a revised Action Plan that identifies the projects, strategies and resources that will deliver on the new priorities and aspirations.
Two Cities, One Connection
AlburyCity and Wodonga Council have launched an integrated FREE public Wi-Fi network that can be used across the two cities.
Two Cities One Community partnership continues to deliver
The vision for the Two Cities One Community Partnership is to ‘unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation, and in the coming months both councils will work together to review the Strategic Plan and Action Plan.
Two Cities One Community Partnership Delivers Regional Deal Outcomes
AlburyCity and Wodonga Council today welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment of $80 million to the Albury Wodonga Cross Border Regional Deal.
Deal Partners announce funding for the Albury Wodonga region
The Australian Government and Councils of Albury and Wodonga announce funding commitments to the Albury Wodonga Region.
Introducing Live Albury Wodonga
AlburyCity and City of Wodonga Councils are pleased to announce the launch of Live Albury Wodonga - our regions' newest resident attraction initiative.
A festival for the future
The Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival kicks off this weekend. Promoting sustainable living in our community, the festival includes tours of sustainable homes, farms and waste centres, and workshops covering vegetable gardening, gift wrapping and art materials.
Policy another cross-border first
In another cross-border first, AlburyCity and Wodonga Council have teamed up with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to deliver a data snapshot that will help drive economic and population growth for the border cities.
Support for Albury-Wodonga Regional Deal projects
The Albury-Wodonga Regional Deal has taken another significant step forward with Federal and State Ministers and the Mayors of both cities providing in-principle endorsement of a draft package to shape the Deal.
Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021
Do you know a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to the community?
Albury Wodonga Regional Deal Survey
The Albury Wodonga Regional Deal is currently under development and we are seeking to consult widely with Indigenous Australians in the region.
Border councils adopt important strategies
Important steps have been taken towards securing Albury Wodonga’s technological and environmental future, with the councils of both cities formally adopting two very different but equally important strategies under the Two Cities One Community banner.
Councils welcome border breakthrough
AlburyCity and Wodonga Council have welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that the border entry zone will be widened to fifty kilometres from next week.
Exciting Regional Deal for Albury-Wodonga
The partnership between Albury and Wodonga councils is set to reach new heights, following the signing of a Statement of Intent to create Australia’s first-ever cross-border Regional Deal.
Meet our award winners
Wodonga volunteer Barry Barton has received the inaugural Two Cities One Community Volunteer of the Year award for his contribution to the twin cities.
Cities launch new arts and cultural festival
AlburyCity and Wodonga Council will host a new four-day arts and cultural festival that will span both cities in March next year.
Councils welcome Regional Deal
Albury and Wodonga Councils have welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that the region will benefit from a Regional Deal aimed at growing the local economy, creating jobs and reducing economic barriers between the states.
Investment push to grow border economy
Growth in the Albury Wodonga economy and support for existing businesses will be just two of the benefits expected from the newly-launched Invest Albury Wodonga campaign.
Aligned Leisure awarded pool management
At a special meeting held tonight, Wodonga Council endorsed the recommendation for Aligned Leisure to take over the running of the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre and WAVES commencing on July 1, 2018.
Gateway Island master plan review kicks off
City of Wodonga council is undertaking a review of the Gateway Island Master Plan and wants to hear from residents about what they value and what they see as the future for the island.
Tales of two cities
AlburyCity and Wodonga Council hope to collaborate on more than 20 projects between now and 30 June 2019.
Historic Agreement
In an Australian cross-border first, the two councils have developed a draft community strategic plan, drawing on the key priorities from their respective Albury 2030 and Wodonga 2033 plans.
