A century of life experience and nearly 53 years in Australia has culminated in a rare milestone for Albany resident Mr Courtney Nunn, who officially became an Australian citizen at the age of 100. Born on 10 August 1926 in Hlabisa, Zululand, South Africa, Mr Nunn spent his early life in southern Africa before marrying in Swaziland in 1958 and migrating to Australia with his family in 1973, arriving in Fremantle on 10 December Mr Nunn dedicated his working life to supporting Aboriginal communities and managing programs that enabled Indigenous children from remote communities to access educational opportunities. Since establishing his home in Goode Beach in 1994, Mr Nunn has been a valued member of the Albany community, calling the area home for more than 30 years. His Australian citizenship ceremony comes just three months after celebrating his 100th birthday and marks more than half a century since he first stepped onto Australian soil.

Members of the Albany community are encouraged to nominate local heroes for recognition in the 2027 Community Citizen of the Year Awards. Nominations are now open for the Community Citizen of the Year Awards which celebrate the remarkable and often unrecognised efforts of the people who help make Albany a vibrant, caring and connected place to live. The awards acknowledge local leaders, inspire positive community spirit, and shine a light on the invaluable voluntary work happening across the city every day.

The City of Albany is deeply saddened by the passing of former Mayor and Honorary Freeman of the City Dennis Wellington.

A generous donation from hazardous waste company Transport Services has helped restore important equipment for people with disability at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC), following the vandalism of the City of Albany’s Changing Place facility.

The City of Albany has announced Signal, a public art installation for the Mount Melville Communications Tower that is currently in development as part of Albany 2026.

The City of Albany is proud to present Echoes & Voices, a new exhibition at Albany Town Hall that brings together more than 200 years of artistic interpretations of Kinjarling / Albany.

The Spring Social scheduled for this September long weekend has been cancelled due to forecast strong winds and heavy rain.

The stories behind Australia’s best country show cooking will be shared at Albany Public Library this September when author Liz Harfull visits to discuss her latest book, The New Blue Ribbon Cookbook.

The City of Albany is calling on the Australian Government to maintain the availability and current length of stay of Working Holiday Maker visas, highlighting their critical role in supporting regional businesses, industries and communities.

A significant piece of Western Australia’s history has been given greater recognition, with new signage installed along Albany’s Parade Street identifying it as the State’s oldest street. Three signs have been installed where Parade Street meets Stirling Terrace, Duke Street and Vancouver Street, highlighting the street’s connection to the establishment of the British military outpost at Kinjarling/Albany almost 200 years ago. Parade Street lies within the site of the military outpost established under Major Edmund Lockyer, whose party arrived aboard the Amity in December 1826 to establish a British presence at King George Sound.

Albany Public Library will welcome award-winning author and former ABC journalist and broadcaster Gillian O’Shaughnessy for two special literary events on Thursday, September 10. Celebrating flash fiction and the release of her publication, Salt City Runaway, O’Shaughnessy will lead a Flash Fiction Masterclass for writers of all experience levels from 10am to 12pm. The fun and practical workshop will explore how specific details, careful observation and personal experiences can be transformed into vivid and emotionally resonant fiction.

Albany’s Stirling Terrace will trade traffic for live music, street entertainment and alfresco dining when The Spring Social transforms the precinct across two vibrant evenings this September long weekend. Presented by the City of Albany as part of the Albany 2026 program, the free event will take place from 5pm to 9pm on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, between York and Spencer Street.

Albany’s landscapes will be viewed across billions of years of history in Numen, an immersive art-science experience opening at Albany Town Hall as part of the Albany 2026 program. Created by Albany-based media artist Peter Morse, with an original musical score by Western Australian composers Glenn Rogers and Steve Richter, Numen is a multimedia song cycle exploring the origins, climate and landscapes of Albany and the Great Southern. The work combines computer visualisations of climate and geophysical simulations, satellite data and data-driven animation to journey across extraordinary scales of time and space. Presented across three large screens, six audiovisual compositions journey from the formation of the solar system and early life through Deep Time evolution of landscape and into imagined futures.

Albany Town Hall’s latest exhibition, Rich and Rare, invites audiences to explore the history, near disappearance and restoration of Australia’s native flat oyster reefs. Through photography, video installation and machine-embroidered lace, artist Jacqui Malins examines the story of Ostrea angasi, the native flat oyster once found in reefs along Australia’s southern coastline. The species has a particularly strong connection to Kinjarling/Albany, with the once-abundant oyster reefs intrinsic to the history and identity of Oyster Harbour.

The City has reached a milestone in the management of the Hanrahan Road Landfill, with the installation of a landfill gas flare designed to capture and treat emissions generated on the site.

The voices, stories and lived experiences of Kinjarling/Albany have been brought together in a powerful new digital experience, with the launch of 'Albany Is'.

Pirates, spies, explorers and navigators feature in a new book tracing Albany’s earliest chapter, to be launched at Albany Town Hall on Friday, 28 August 2026.

The City of Albany is inviting the community to experience the rich cultural stories of Menang Country through 'Wangee Boodja' - First Nations works in the City of Albany Art Collection at the Town Hall.

The City of Albany has adopted its 2026–27 Annual Budget, delivering investment in essential infrastructure, community facilities and long-term strategic projects that will support Albany's continued growth and prosperity.

The profound artistry and scientific precision of one of history’s remarkable botanical artists will be on display when 'The Botanical World of Mary Delany' opens at the Princess Royal Fortress on August 1.

The City of Albany has adopted its first integrated Council Plan, marking a significant milestone in its long-term strategic planning and setting a clear direction for the future of Albany.

The City of Albany is inviting the community to celebrate the culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through a program of events for NAIDOC Week 2026.

The stories, relationships and collaborative work behind a major exhibition, 'Kalyagul: Connections to Menang Country', will be uncovered at a community symposium next month.

Albany’s maritime heritage and vibrant arts scene takes centre stage this July as the Maritime Festival returns with an exciting month-long program of events, exhibitions and family-friendly activities.

Albany’s Maritime Festival returns in July with a vibrant launch weekend packed with live music, family entertainment, maritime experiences and major cultural exhibitions.

A powerful new portrait exhibition celebrating the lives, achievements and enduring contributions of Menang people will open at the Albany Town Hall later this month as part of the Albany 2026 program.

One of Australia’s most celebrated artists will headline Albany Town Hall this August, with Baker Boy set to bring his explosive live show to Albany for the first time.

City is recognised at State accessibility infrastructure awards.

The City of Albany has been recognised for its ongoing commitment to improving road safety, receiving a RoadWise Recognised Award at the 2026 WA Local Government Awards.

Families across Albany are invited to join one of Australia’s most beloved children’s authors, Andy Griffiths, for a lively event celebrating imagination and the joy of reading this July.