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The 2025 Seniors Expo will bring together more than 30 local organisations, clubs, and service providers to showcase the opportunities and support available for older people living in the Great Southern.

The City of Albany is bringing a touch of the North Pole to the Great Southern this year, with the 2025 Christmas Festival and Pageant set to transform the heart of the city into a winter wonderland on Saturday, December 6.

The City of Albany is calling for applications from artists, collectives, and organisations to exhibit at Albany Town Hall and the Vancouver Arts Centre in 2027.

A deeply personal new exhibition by First Nations artist Cim Sears will open at the Albany Town Hall on November 7, exploring identity, survival, and the enduring strength of a mother-daughter bond.

The City of Albany has officially declared the results of the 2025 Albany local government election, which saw a strong field of 23 candidates contesting four vacancies at the Council table.

The City of Albany is encouraging locals to help launch Western Australia’s first bicentenary by personally inviting friends and family to visit Albany during 2026.

Albany artists are invited to submit expressions of interest for the first public artwork to be commissioned under the City of Albany’s Local Planning Policy 1.10 - Percent for Art.

A major upgrade of Albany Heritage Park’s trail network is now underway, with new walking and mountain bike trails being constructed across Mt Clarence (Corndarup) and Mt Adelaide (Irrerup).

A major new solo exhibition by Western Australian artist Anna Louise Richardson will be on display at Albany Town Hall from October 3 to November 1, exploring themes of family, farming, and finding ‘the good’ in everyday life.

The City of Albany is calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals to join it's newly established Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee (ARIC).

Albany schools, students, community groups and artists have a unique opportunity to have their artwork displayed at Yagan Square in Perth as part of the 2025 Showcase in Pixels exhibition hosted by WALGA.

The City of Albany has welcomed funding support from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to deliver Stage 3 of the Hidden Stories of the Fortress project at the Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum.

The Albany community is encouraged to nominate exceptional individuals, organisations, and events for the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

Albany Public Library and Community Bank Albany are partnering to enhance digital skills across the local community.

Albany's latest economic data paints a vibrant picture of local consumer activity, with residents demonstrating strong support for the community's businesses. According to the June 2025 report, total monthly spending by residents reached an impressive $109.8 million, up 10.3% on this time last year, showcasing the resilience and vitality of the local economy.

The Albany Town Hall will host an exhibition of significant Australian artworks when 'The Antipodean Manifesto: Works from The State Art Collection' opens on July 25.

The City of Albany has adopted its 2025/2026 Budget, delivering one of the most significant capital works programs in its history while addressing community priorities for better rural roads and increased housing availability.

The City of Albany is proud to announce the successful completion of the Southern Ocean Surf Reef, a landmark project that is already generating a swell of excitement among surfers, tourists and the wider Great Southern community.

The City of Albany is partnering with South Coast NRM to deliver two new urban greening sites that will boost canopy connectivity for the endangered Western Ringtail Possum.

A captivating collection of ocean-themed artworks will anchor this year’s Maritime Festival when the Albany Maritime Art Exhibition opens at Vancouver Arts Centre on Wednesday, July 3.

The City of Albany is proud to support NAIDOC Week 2025 with a vibrant program of free and ticketed events celebrating this year’s theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.

Albany’s Town Hall will transform into a high-energy, all-ages music venue on Saturday, July 5 when Live @ the Town Hall returns with a night designed to connect young people through live music.

The City of Albany is marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 with a series of free community events aimed at raising awareness, fostering inclusion, and helping senior residents stay safe and connected.

Beach access has been significantly improved for people with mobility challenges thanks to new equipment and upgraded infrastructure at two of Albany’s most popular beaches.

A striking new photographic exhibition opens at Albany Town Hall this week and invites visitors to reflect on the transformation of Western Australia’s landscape through a historical and cultural lens.

A vibrant program of winter events will celebrate the region’s maritime heritage when the City of Albany’s Maritime Festival returns this July, again in partnership with the Albany International Folk n’ Shanty Festival.

The City of Albany is proud to support National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 with a series of free community events that reflect this year’s theme, 'Bridging Now to Next'.

The redeveloped Albany Surf Life Saving Club has officially opened, marking the beginning of a new era for lifesaving services and community connection at Binalup / Middleton Beach.

The City of Albany continues to perform strongly as a place to live, work and visit, with the 2025 MARKYT Community Scorecard showing upward trends in performance and engagement across key service areas.