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The City of Albany will join more than 140 local councils in the nationwide Garage Sale Trail for the first time in the project’s nine year history.

Representatives from major cruise lines have had the opportunity to experience first-hand some of the history, culture, natural beauty and hospitality that Albany can offer their guests following a successful WA Cruise Exchange conference where the City of Albany hosted representatives from eight global cruise lines recently with the support of Tourism WA.

History, nature, remembrance and adventure are the four pillars of a new award submission for Albany to win the title of the Top Tourism Town from the Visitors Centre of WA and GWN7.

Expressions of interest are open for two community members to join City of Albany Councillors and staff on an Advisory Group to monitor and report on the implementation of the City’s new Communications and Engagement Strategy 2019-2022.

The City of Albany is inviting residents from the city centre, Middleton Beach, Emu Point, Mira Mar, Yakamia, Spencer Park and Lockyer to come and have a yarn with Councillors at the first City Chat event this month.

Sleeping bags, swags and blankets will fill the Town Square this Thursday night for Albany’s Big Sleep Out in the Town Square to raise awareness and funds for homelessness and the City is encouraging the community to show its support.

Community members can help review the City of Albany’s revised Customer Service Charter by attending a community panel discussion next month.

Council endorsed its 2019-2020 Budget at its Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday night, budgeting $109.5 million to continue its high level of service delivery to the community and complete upgrades to community infrastructure.

Dirt jumps, skate plaza, multi-court, skate path, parkour, pump track and a skate bowl will be features of a new Youth Challenge Park thanks to funding from major supporter Lotterywest.

The D word, death. It’s something we don’t often talk about, and is associated with sadness, fear and pain. Dying to Know Day is a national day designed to encourage us to talk, explore and be curious about the D word.

From August 5 the City of Albany, Shire of Denmark and Shire of Plantagenet are coming together to deliver a unique and innovative suite of programs aimed at getting the over 60’s community that are currently inactive, active.

Albany residents can explore the silent realms of death and the art of living well through an interactive installation this winter.

The discovery of a number of illegally created trails on Mt Clarence has prompted the City of Albany to send a strong message to people carrying out illegal and destructive clearing in and around the Mounts precinct.

Young people aged 18-25 living with disabilities will be running disability access and inclusion workshops with the Albany community, youth and stakeholders on 5 and 6 of August 2019.

Community has a chance to inform and contribute to the future planning and long-term vision for Albany Heritage Park by being involved in a process to develop a Mounts Master Plan.

Albany residents can explore the silent realms of death and the art of living well through an interactive installation this winter.

Waterless urinals, pool blankets and time conscious shower heads are just some of the reasons Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre is being recognised as a Waterwise Aquatic Centre by the Water Corporation and the Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics for 2019.

A new exhibition showing previously unseen photographs from Gallipoli will be open to the public from Saturday 8 June 2019 at Princess Royal Fortress.

Two highly respected Albany residents are being recognised for their lifetime of commitment to the community with the highest honour the City of Albany can bestow. At its meeting on May 28, Council voted unanimously to appoint Alice Rule and Terry Eaton as Honorary Freemen of the City, joining long term Freeman Mr Stan Negri.

Residents are not allowed to light any fires in the open from 7am today (Wednesday, June 5) and need to put out any smouldering burns immediately, with strong northerly winds forecast for the Great Southern tomorrow.

Hard or soft plastics? What bin do my long life milk cartons go in? Why does my recycling need to be loose in the bin?

Ellen Cove’s popular swimming enclosure is undergoing repairs after a routine inspection this week found damage to a section of the barrier, but it will remain open for swimmers. A sign is being placed at the beach today to advise swimmers the enclosure is not secure and this will remain in place until repairs can be completed.

Addressing health inequalities in our community and adding value to the services provided by other agencies is the focus of the City of Albany’s updated Public Health Plan, launched today.

Not all heroes wear capes and when it comes to safety in cyber space, parents are the superheroes responsible for protecting their children from an increasingly complex and risky online landscape.

Internet banking, online shopping, social media profiles and streaming services are entering the vocabulary of our seniors in 2019.

Local jobs, niche experience and graduate opportunities are at the forefront of the Yakamia Creek biofiltration wetland project currently underway in Albany.

Everything old is new again when it comes to the fun and entertainment at the Vancouver Street Festival on Saturday, May 11.

Commemoration events highlighting the sacrifice of past and present Australian and New Zealand military personnel have drawn to a close, with large crowds coming together to show their respect.

In the event of an emergency, Albany beachgoers will be able to guide responding emergency services staff to their specific location via the use of a Beach Emergency Numbers system.

A three-dimensional artwork has won the major prize in the Great Southern Art Award for the first time.