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Council adopt Reconciliation Action Plan
Posted 25 July 2024 Council adopt Reconciliation Action Plan

Council has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving positive cultural outcomes and furthering reconciliation within the community by adopting a Reconciliation Action Plan at Tuesday night’s Council meeting.

Annual budget 24-25 adopted by Council
Posted 24 July 2024 Annual budget 24-25 adopted by Council

The Annual Budget for 2024-25 was adopted by the City of Albany Council last night, reflecting a commitment to responsible financial stewardship and strategic investment.

Tough Pleasures opens at the Albany Town Hall
Posted 18 July 2024 Tough Pleasures opens at the Albany Town Hall

In association with Art Collective WA, distinguished Australian photographer Toni Wilkinson brings her compelling new exhibition Tough Pleasures to Albany Town Hall.

City condemn poisoning of 69 trees in Redmond
Posted 16 July 2024 City condemn poisoning of 69 trees in Redmond

The City of Albany expresses its deep condemnation and disappointment following the deliberate poisoning of 69 trees on public land in the Redmond area.

National Anzac Centre win Travellers Choice Award
Posted 15 July 2024 National Anzac Centre win Travellers Choice Award

The National Anzac Centre has been recognised as a winner of the 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, placing it among the top 10% of attractions worldwide.

G + B exhibition finds a home at Vancouver Arts Centre
Posted 12 July 2024 G + B exhibition finds a home at Vancouver Arts Centre

With the Maritime Festival’s G + B exhibition proving to be a huge success since its first instalment in 2022, the inspirations of green and blue return for another year.

City acknowledge NAIDOC Week 2024
Posted 02 July 2024 City acknowledge NAIDOC Week 2024

The City of Albany has collaborated with local agencies to deliver a program of events that is rich in indigenous culture and honours Albany’s Menang-Noongar community for NAIDOC Week 2024.

City of Albany’s Maritime Festival sets sail
Posted 26 June 2024 City of Albany’s Maritime Festival sets sail

The City of Albany is bringing the next instalment of the popular Maritime Festival to Albany this July with music, art, cinema, shanty singing and workshops for the whole family.

City takes next steps on change to Retail Trading Hours
Posted 26 June 2024 City takes next steps on change to Retail Trading Hours

Last night, City of Albany Councillors voted to apply to the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety and progress a change to Albany’s retail trading hours.

Community voices strong opinion on retail trading hours
Posted 13 June 2024 Community voices strong opinion on retail trading hours

More than 11,000 residents took the City’s Retail Trading Hours survey last month, exceeding the City’s participation expectations and providing robust data for the Council decision at the end of June.

City invites community to join 2026 activations
Posted 12 June 2024 City invites community to join 2026 activations

The City of Albany is calling on community and sporting groups, local artists and passionate residents to present their activation concepts to the Albany 2026 Community Sponsorship Program.

City of Albany supports National Reconciliation Week
Posted 04 June 2024 City of Albany supports National Reconciliation Week

The City of Albany is proud to support National Reconciliation Week 2024 with a series of community events that underscore this year's theme, Now More Than Ever.

Whales, Seals and Wirlo Stories at Albany Town Hall
Posted 29 May 2024 Whales, Seals and Wirlo Stories at Albany Town Hall

The City of Albany is proud to host an exhibition showcasing artworks from the Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories picture books at the Albany Town Hall next month.

City seeks feedback on engagement strategy
Posted 22 May 2024 City seeks feedback on engagement strategy

The City of Albany is seeking community feedback on its updated Communications & Engagement Strategy, with a public comment period open until 31 May.

Retail trading hours survey available to residents
Posted 06 May 2024 Retail trading hours survey available to residents

The City of Albany has launched their Retail Trading Hours survey today which aims to gauge support, potential impact, and sentiment regarding Albany's current trading hours.

Flagship funding announced for Albany 2026
Posted 02 May 2024 Flagship funding announced for Albany 2026

Flagship funding announced for Albany 2026

Film premiere tells the stolen generation story
Posted 29 April 2024 Film premiere tells the stolen generation story

Aboriginal organisation Yokai – Healing Our Spirit will premiere its groundbreaking and confronting documentary Genocide in the Wildflower State at Albany Town Hall next month.

seeking REFUGE, seeking RECKONING
Posted 29 April 2024 seeking REFUGE, seeking RECKONING

Renowned artist Ruth Halbert invites audiences to ponder the complex question of arrival in Australia through her thought-provoking exhibition, seeking REFUGE, seeking RECKONING,

City reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions
Posted 28 March 2024 City reduce landfill greenhouse gas emissions

Greenhouse gases will be captured and destroyed at Hanrahan Road Waste Facility thanks to an agreement with environmental services company LMS Energy (LMS) to reduce methane emissions.

WA Tree Festival grows in 2024
Posted 21 March 2024 WA Tree Festival grows in 2024

The City of Albany is proud to partner with the WA Tree Festival to celebrate trees and their many important benefits to the environment and our community.

Snow much fun for Albany Youth Week
Posted 20 March 2024 Snow much fun for Albany Youth Week

Albany will host the launch of Youth Week WA, the largest annual celebration of young people in Western Australia.

Youth art awards celebrate emerging talent
Posted 18 March 2024 Youth art awards celebrate emerging talent

The Great Southern Youth Art Award (GSYAA) held its award night on Friday evening, showcasing the extraordinary talent of young artists within the Great Southern.

Free Zine Library
Posted 12 March 2024 Free Zine Library

The newest creative addition to Albany Public Library: Zines!

Gazettal of new Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Posted 08 March 2024 Gazettal of new Local Planning Scheme No. 2

The City of Albany’s new Local Planning Scheme No. 2 has been gazetted by the State Government, resulting in the recission of the previous Local Planning Scheme No. 1.

City aim to grow Albany’s urban forest and biodiversity
Posted 06 March 2024 City aim to grow Albany’s urban forest and biodiversity

The City of Albany is embarking on two crucial initiatives: the development of a new Local Biodiversity Strategy and a comprehensive overhaul of its Urban Tree Strategy.

Mayor Statement
Posted 02 March 2024 Mayor Statement

Mayor Statement - February OCM 2024

Council support consultation on extended trading
Posted 29 February 2024 Council support consultation on extended trading

Local residents will have their say on the future of retail trading in Albany when the City undertake a period of consultation to ask the community whether they support permanent extended trading.

Albany celebrates excellence in sports
Posted 20 February 2024 Albany celebrates excellence in sports

Albany sportsmen and women were celebrated at the Wellington & Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Awards last week, officially recognising the accomplishments of Albany’s local athletes.

New way to book Library Meeting Rooms
Posted 05 February 2024 New way to book Library Meeting Rooms

We have an all-new way for you to hire our Library Meeting Rooms.

Report shines spotlight on homelessness in Albany
Posted 05 February 2024 Report shines spotlight on homelessness in Albany

More than 160 people are currently homeless in Albany but that’s likely just the tip of the iceberg according to local service providers and support agencies.

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