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.

Held at Hyphen in Wodonga, the gathering provided an opportunity to reflect on past achievements and explore new opportunities for collaboration. The discussions acknowledged the shared aspirations of both councils, particularly the alignment between each city's Community Strategic Plan.

Albury Mayor Kevin Mack said the gathering demonstrated a shared commitment to delivering practical outcomes for both communities.

“We recognise collaboration gives us a stronger platform to address the challenges and opportunities facing our region. This partnership allows us to speak with a unified voice and find solutions that benefit the wider Albury Wodonga community,” Mayor Mack said.

With a combined population of over 100,000 people and a unique position between two states, the councils recognised the value of a united voice on cross-border issues. Key themes included advocacy, infrastructure planning and industry attraction - areas where a joint approach may deliver more coordinated and impactful outcomes for the region.

Wodonga Mayor Michael Gobel said he's proud of what the two cities have achieved over the duration of the 2C1C agreement and looks forward to what lies ahead.

“It is always a pleasure to meet with our fellow councillors across the border and reaffirm our joint commitment to planning, developing and growing the Albury Wodonga region. We are excited to build upon our past achievements and continue to strengthen our community as one connected location,” Mayor Gobel said.

Councillors agreed to meet again in August to review the current partnership agreement and identify specific shared priorities for focused collaboration over the coming year.

Learn more about the partnership: Two Cities One Community