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Albany amps up with EV chargers
Posted 02 June 2023 Albany amps up with EV chargers

The City of Albany has welcomed the addition of two new Electric Vehicle (EV) fast chargers this week, providing EV drivers with the opportunity to explore Albany with confidence.

Artwork of generations at the Town Hall
Posted 25 May 2023 Artwork of generations at the Town Hall

The artwork of three generations of Menang Noongar artists will be on display at the Albany Town Hall this week in an exhibition titled Generations.

City respond to WASU industrial action
Posted 17 May 2023 City respond to WASU industrial action

The West Australian Services Union (WASU) has made the disappointing decision to undertake industrial action against the City of Albany today by encouraging their members to hold a stop work meeting and protest outside the City Administration Building.

Share Your Palliative Care Experience - Submit Your Photo Today
Posted 17 May 2023 Share Your Palliative Care Experience - Submit Your Photo Today

Share a snapshot of your role as part of a palliative care team, and show us why it is important to you.

ALAC ‘s Platinum Waterwise Award
Posted 10 May 2023 ALAC ‘s Platinum Waterwise Award

Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) has won the 2023 Platinum Waterwise Aquatic Centre Award at the 2023 Waterwise Recognition Event held in Perth last week.

Library launches After Hours Study Space
Posted 02 May 2023 Library launches After Hours Study Space

Albany Public Library has expanded its offering for students, launching an After Hours Study Space that supports Albany’s academic community.

Youth Challenge Park keeps community connected
Posted 27 April 2023 Youth Challenge Park keeps community connected

The City of Albany and Rio Tino are giving young people another reason to skate for longer whilst staying safe and connected to their community with free WIFI now available at Youth Challenge Park.

Remembrance Poppy sets roots in Albany
Posted 20 April 2023 Remembrance Poppy sets roots in Albany

The National Anzac Centre has unveiled a new addition to its collection ahead of Anzac Day that has been generously donated by Australian sculptor Gary Grant.

Local artists display award winning talent
Posted 13 April 2023 Local artists display award winning talent

Great Southern Art Award 2023 prize winners announced.

Celebrating nature at the WA Tree Festival
Posted 13 April 2023 Celebrating nature at the WA Tree Festival

Albany’s natural spaces will be put on the map this month as the WA Tree Festival returns for a second year, highlighting the intrinsic value of our trees and natural surroundings.

Everyone welcome to Albany’s Anzac Day services
Posted 13 April 2023 Everyone welcome to Albany’s Anzac Day services

Albany will welcome back traditional Anzac Day commemorations this month following three years of interrupted and reduced services due to public health restrictions.

Youth Week celebrates Albany talent
Posted 13 April 2023 Youth Week celebrates Albany talent

The talent of Albany’s youth will be celebrated during the annual City of Albany Youth Week program this month.

Explore Albany’s Landmarks & Laneways
Posted 03 April 2023 Explore Albany’s Landmarks & Laneways

The streets of Albany are riddled with history, heritage, fables and facts which can now be explored through a new interactive platform and accompanying trail booklet called Landmarks & Laneways.

Albany’s Bicentenary seeks ambitious creative projects
Posted 29 March 2023 Albany’s Bicentenary seeks ambitious creative projects

Artists and arts organisations have the chance to present ambitious creative projects for inclusion in Albany’s 2026 Bicentenary.

Human experience explored at Albany Public Library
Posted 20 March 2023 Human experience explored at Albany Public Library

Life, death, and the depth of human connection will be explored at Albany Public Library this month when author Vivien Stuart presents an in-depth discussion about her novel Acacia House.

Dennis Wellington to retire as Mayor at the next election
Posted 15 March 2023 Dennis Wellington to retire as Mayor at the next election

Mayor of Albany Dennis Wellington has announced that he will not contest his seat as Mayor of Albany or as a Councillor at this year’s Local Government Elections.

Athletes inspire local youth to dream big
Posted 08 March 2023 Athletes inspire local youth to dream big

The City of Albany and Rio Tinto are bringing two inspirational speakers to the Great Southern that will motivate, encourage and educate young people across the region.

Community invited to score their City
Posted 16 February 2023 Community invited to score their City

City of Albany residents are invited to have a say about their City when the 2023 Community Scorecard hits letterboxes, email addresses and online platforms this week.

Sea Sings at the Albany Town Hall
Posted 15 February 2023 Sea Sings at the Albany Town Hall

Sea Sings, Lumen and Win ged Realm brings together work by Australian artists Jo Darvall, Martin King, and Clare Humphries, who explore connectedness to land, sky and species.

Binalup sky lights up over Easter
Posted 09 February 2023 Binalup sky lights up over Easter

The City of Albany and Lotterywest are bringing a drone light show spectacle to Binalup / Middleton Beach this Easter to entertain, engage and delight audiences of all ages.

Time to switch to Libby
Posted 09 February 2023 Time to switch to Libby

The OverDrive app will be retiring soon. Find out why Libby is the most user-friendly reading experience for digital book fans and library patrons!

Environment wins at Citizen of the Year awards
Posted 27 January 2023 Environment wins at Citizen of the Year awards

Propagating seagrass to redevelop and restore key marine precincts in Albany’s waters has won local marine scientist Geoffrey Rowland Bastyan the Albany Citizen of the Year Award for 2023.

Binalup Festival soaks up summer
Posted 25 January 2023 Binalup Festival soaks up summer

Binalup will be buzzing this Australia Day when the City of Albany welcomes 24 new Australian Citizens at 9am before a festival of summer fun takes over the precinct from 11am.

Be immersed at the Albany Town Hall
Posted 05 January 2023 Be immersed at the Albany Town Hall

Art meets marine science when MIX Artists present their new exhibition, Immerse, at the Albany Town Hall this month.

City support young people through the Allies Project
Posted 23 December 2022 City support young people through the Allies Project

The City of Albany has been awarded a Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant to fund the 2023 Allies Project.

Council adopt Bicentenary Strategic Plan
Posted 23 December 2022 Council adopt Bicentenary Strategic Plan

Following significant consultation with the Albany community and key stakeholders, the City of Albany Bicentenary Strategic Plan was adopted by Council at Tuesday night’s Special Council Meeting.

West Ward welcome newest representative
Posted 21 December 2022 West Ward welcome newest representative

City of Albany has officially welcomed its newest Elected Member as Councillor Elect Stephen Grimmer made his Declaration as West Ward Councillor at last night’s Special Council Meeting.

City's Urban Tree Inventory grows
Posted 19 December 2022 City's Urban Tree Inventory grows

The City of Albany has made a significant contribution to its Urban Tree Inventory with the total number of trees in the inventory reaching more than 12,000 across the municipality.

Logo supports an inclusive community
Posted 01 December 2022 Logo supports an inclusive community

City of Albany Council has approved the use of a logo that aims to make marginalised groups within the community feel included, welcome and safe in the City of Albany.

Lego competition builds creativity
Posted 30 November 2022 Lego competition builds creativity

Albany innovation will be well-represented by local school groups when they compete in the FIRST LEGO League WA Championship in Perth this month.

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