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Horse riders and their steeds will be safer on the Stidwell Bridle Trail with changes to restrict vehicle access and better protect the area following a recent local law determination by Council.

Albany is experiencing significant population growth, with the latest Regional Movers Index report ranking Albany as one of the top cities in Australia for capital city to regional area migration.

The results of our annual survey are in!

The Albany community is encouraged to nominate exceptional individuals, organisations, and events for the popular and esteemed 2025 Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

Albany Town Hall is set to showcase Purity of Pastels, an exhibition celebrating the vibrant art of soft pastels featuring works from a diverse group of artists from the Great Southern region.

City of Albany is seeking expressions of interest from community members to be part of the Communications and Engagement Advisory Group and having a voice on City engagement activities.

Albany has secured a prestigious spot as the fourth most beautiful town in Australia and the first most beautiful town in Western Australia, according to a recent survey by MortgageBroker.com.au.

The National Anzac Centre in Albany has been named a state finalist in the prestigious 2024 Wotif Uniquely Aussie Awards for Best Regional Museum.

Albany schools, students and artists have a unique opportunity to have their artwork displayed at Yagan Square in Perth as part of the 2024 Showcase in Pixels exhibition hosted by WALGA.

Albany Public Library has been honoured with the State Library Board Award for Innovation and Collaboration at the 2024 Library Board Awards for their After-Hours Student Study Space Project.

The City of Albany has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to road safety and active community engagement, being awarded the Most Active Council at the WALGA Local Government Awards Gala.

The City of Albany is proud to host Dying to Know Day 2024, an annual campaign dedicated to empowering Australians to become proactive advocates for their personal end-of-life planning.

The City of Albany is excited to announce the reopening of the newly rebuilt bird hide at Lake Seppings, designed to ensure accessibility for all visitors.

Community and industry stakeholders are encouraged to participate in an interactive public forum discussing challenges and opportunities for climate and nature in our local economy and community.

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.

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.

Albany’s motorsport enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate with the official opening of stage one of the Albany Motorsport Park, featuring the new Motocross and Offroad precincts this week.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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