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For the first time in Albany, trained volunteer Art Guides will guide the public through the Albany Art Prize to expand their understanding and enjoyment of the artworks on exhibition.
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The City of Albany is inviting the community to have its say on the future of Emu Point and Middleton Beach through a new online social pinpoint survey. In the face of future sea level rise and coastal erosion, we want the community to identify the assets they value the most and give feedback on their protection.
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How Albany’s most popular beachfront looks and feels into the future will be strongly guided by the community with residents and visitors to have input into the design of the area. Draft design guidelines and a foreshore management plan for the Middleton Beach Activity Centre are now open for public comment, with two community information sessions scheduled for this week.
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In the early hours of Anzac Day 1918, the 51st Battalion, comprising mostly of Western Australian men, engaged in the now legendary attack to dislodge the enemy from the French town of Villers-Bretonneux.
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Flying above the granite cliffs at The Gap, swimming with killer whales at Bremer Canyon and soaring over the Sandpatch wind farm are some the amazing experiences you can enjoy in Albany’s new visitor centre.
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The winners of the 2018 City of Albany Art Prize were announced at the official opening of the contemporary exhibition at the Town Hall tonight.
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Albany has played a pivotal role in commemorating The Centenary of Anzac, which marks 100 years since our involvement in the First World War. In 2018, commemorations will centre around the returning of soldiers to Australian shores with several key events planned for Albany.
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Albany Public Library has booked in one more closure to complete its revamped layout following remodelling of its York Street building to include the new visitor centre.
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Great Southern residents will have plenty of opportunities to experience the fun, practicality and adventure of riding bicycles during Bike Week 2018. Bike Week runs from Friday, March 16 to Sunday, March 25 with events planned for Albany, Denmark, Mount Barker and South Stirling.
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The City of Albany’s 2018 Community Funding is now open for applications. Eligible applicants can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to hold events and programs that meet the funding requirements and drive community outcomes.
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