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Community-led activations will be at the heart of programming for Albany 2026 after the City of Albany approved grants for 15 projects that capture Albany’s rich cultural heritage, reflect on its diverse history, and create new opportunities.

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 stage has been set for Albany’s bicentenary in 2026 with the announcement of a major event program that will elevate recognition of Menang-Noongar culture alongside the narratives that have shaped our modern and multi-cultural community of today.

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 City of Albany is proud to partner with the WA Tree Festival to celebrate trees and their many important benefits to the environment and our community.

Bald Head Hiking Trail and Misery Beach will be closed from March the 5th 2024 until further notice for necessary repairs.

Binalup / Middleton Beach foreshore will transform into a playground of summer fun at the City of Albany’s annual Binalup Festival this Friday, 26 January.

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Albany's Mounts precinct will soon be connected to the town centre via a shared path, facilitating a safe and accessible route for active transport users.

Albany will welcome in 2024 with a bang when the City of Albany hosts its annual New Year’s Eve Family Picnic and Fireworks.

The City of Albany invites you to kick off the holiday season in style at the 2023 Christmas Festival and Pageant next month.

The holiday season is set to shine even brighter in the heart of Albany as the highly anticipated Christmas Lights Trail returns for 2023.

The Princess Royal Fortress has completed Stage 2 of its full display refresh, launching a new permanent exhibition titled The Hidden Stories of the Fortress.

A variety of abstract artistic elements will be on show at the Albany Town Hall next month at the captivating exhibition Colour in Practice.

Prepare to be captivated by the magic of live music as Albany Town Hall presents the next instalment of Live @ the Town Hall, a series of extraordinary musical nights to light up your November.

Advertising opportunities are now open for the brand new Albany and Great Southern Map!

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sydney will dock in Albany for the opening weekend of the Maritime Festival and hold an open day as part of the festivities.

Maritime Festival 2023 will officially be brought in with the soul-warming sounds and music festival vibe of Foreshore Friday live and loud at the Albany Boatshed on Friday 30 June.

Paintings from two private Albany art collections will be on public display at the Albany Town Hall next week to recognise NAIDOC Week 2023.

With the Maritime Festival’s G + B exhibition proving to be a huge success in 2022, it has earnt its place on the 2023 festival line up with the inspirations of green and blue back for another year.

The sights and sounds of the Maritime Festival will be on display at the Albany Town Hall through the month of July with Songs of the Sea, Maritime Movies and a local album launch to ravish the senses.

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.

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.

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

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An update in relation to a potential Covid case at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre.