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The City of Albany has announced the establishment of a new Sporting Walk of Fame at Centennial Park, creating a lasting legacy as part of Albany’s 2026 commemorations.

Outstanding sporting performances have been celebrated at the City of Albany 2025 Sportsperson of the Year Awards, with junior, senior, masters and open athletes’ recognised for their achievements and dedication to their sports.

A powerful moment in Albany’s history will unfold this month at Albany Heritage Park, as long-time volunteer Trish Forsyth becomes the first female gunner to undertake an official gun salute.

The City of Albany is proposing the heritage listing of its historic open channel stone drains and kerbs, a distinctive feature of the city’s central streetscape that has been in place since the 1860s.

The City of Albany has launched a new mobile application, Antenno, designed to make it easier for residents to report issues and stay informed about what’s happening in their local area.

Young people will take centre stage this April as the City of Albany hosts a vibrant, colourful, youth-led celebration for Youth Week.

John Manson’s captivating artwork on canvas ‘Over the Horizon’ has earned him the prestigious title of City of Albany Acquisitive Award Winner at the 2026 Great Southern Art Awards.

The City of Albany has been recognised for excellence in workplace safety and community support, receiving two significant awards that highlight its commitment to staff wellbeing and volunteerism.

Music lovers and theatre enthusiasts are invited to experience two nights of live performance this March as the Albany Town Hall hosts a lineup of contemporary music and acclaimed storytelling.

The City of Albany has successfully negotiated with ATCO Gas for Albany’s CBD to be the final location for the decommissioning of their reticulated gas network.

The City of Albany has received new economic insights highlighting the significant contribution of visitors and the strong spending power of family households in January 2026.

Albany’s hospitality, retail and tourism operators are preparing to welcome locals and visitors as Lighting the Sound transforms the waterfront as part of Albany 2026.

The City of Albany is urging residents to exercise caution when purchasing small, prefabricated homes online, following an increase in dwellings being delivered locally that do not comply with the National Construction Code.

The City of Albany and Rio Tinto have entered into a three-year agreement that will significantly boost youth connectivity, empowerment and recreational opportunities across Albany from 2025 to 2027.

The City of Albany has opened its 2026 exhibition program at the Albany Town Hall with The Mirror, a new exhibition by Melbourne-based artist Jarrad Martyn.

Generosity, commitment and a passion for helping people underpins the winners of the 2026 Albany Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

Albany will be the only regional Western Australian city to take part in the Federal Government’s 15 Pillars of Light initiative, honouring the victims and those impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

The City of Albany is inviting the community to come together at Binalup/Middleton Beach this Australia Day for a full morning and afternoon of connection, celebration and free family fun.

Albany residents are choosing to shop, eat and do business locally according to recent data, which is keeping more money circulating within the community and strengthening the local economy.

The City of Albany has received $150,000 through the Australian Government’s Revive Live program to deliver an expanded series of original live music events at Albany Town Hall in 2026.

An exhibition exploring how fire shapes regional identity and resilience will open at Albany Town Hall from December 12 to January 17.

The City of Albany is inviting community feedback on the Ellen Cove swimming enclosure at Binalup / Middleton Beach as Council considers its long-term maintenance and repair.

A new purpose-built fire station has opened in Kalgan, giving the Kalgan Bush Fire Brigade a modern facility to support its growing membership and emergency response capability.

Songs, stories, people and places will come together to showcase community and culture and launch Albany’s bicentenary year at this year’s New Year’s Eve event.

Albany is preparing to welcome a series of cruise liners this summer, bringing international visitors and an economic boost for local businesses.

The 2025 Seniors Expo will bring together more than 30 local organisations, clubs, and service providers to showcase the opportunities and support available for older people living in the Great Southern.

The City of Albany is bringing a touch of the North Pole to the Great Southern this year, with the 2025 Christmas Festival and Pageant set to transform the heart of the city into a winter wonderland on Saturday, December 6.

The City of Albany is calling for applications from artists, collectives, and organisations to exhibit at Albany Town Hall and the Vancouver Arts Centre in 2027.

A deeply personal new exhibition by First Nations artist Cim Sears will open at the Albany Town Hall on November 7, exploring identity, survival, and the enduring strength of a mother-daughter bond.

The City of Albany has officially declared the results of the 2025 Albany local government election, which saw a strong field of 23 candidates contesting four vacancies at the Council table.