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City of Albany Chief Executive Officer Andrew Sharpe has been awarded Leader of the Year in Local Government at the Institute of Public Administration Australia WA (IPAA WA) Achievement Awards.

Albany’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration returns to Anzac Peace Park on Tuesday, December 31 with a dynamic line-up of live music, delicious food, and spectacular fireworks.

Albany Public Library is over-the-moon excited to collaborate with WANSLEA and offer a fourth Micro Library location at the Child and Parenting Centre Mt Lockyer.

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.

The community is invited to join the annual festive celebrations at the 2024 Christmas Festival and Pageant on Saturday, December 7.

Albany’s commitment to environmental sustainability, community action, and wellbeing has been recognised, with three local projects being named finalists in the 2024 Tidy Towns Awards.

Albany is set to sparkle this festive season with the return of the popular Christmas Lights Trail on Friday, 22 November 2024, featuring the trail’s widest footprint yet.

The City is thrilled to announce the launch of the Albany Song Stories project, a heartwarming initiative funded by the State Government’s Age Friendly Communities Connectivity Grant and in partnership with SongStory Project.

The City of Albany is advancing its commitment to sustainability by developing a Waterwise Strategy, designed to enhance City managed water conservation, urban water resources, and build community resilience to environmental challenges.

The City of Albany is urging dog owners to take stronger responsibility for their pets following a spate of concerning dog attacks highlighted by the findings of a significant dog attack in McKail.

Mountain bike riders will be able to enjoy a safer and more sustainable riding experience at Albany’s popular Poikeclerup Mountain Bike Trail thanks to specialised work to rebuild the trail.

Green Fair on the Square is set to return on 19 October, offering the community an opportunity to reconnect with eco-friendly traditions through this year’s theme, ‘Festival of Forgotten Skills’.

Last night, the City of Albany Council concluded a well-considered discussion regarding the access and placement of two specific books in the Albany Public Library. The books in question, Welcome to Sex and Sex: A Book for Teens, were the focus of requests from some community members to limit access for younger children.

The Albany Leisure & Aquatic Centre’s (ALAC) successful Long Live You program is turning five, and the Centre is hosting an Open Day to mark this milestone on 1 October with a morning of activities.

The Albany Town Hall will host a truly unique Western Australian musical experience with the upcoming performance and album launch of Kiangardarup by renowned musician Robert Zielinski.

Horse riders and their steeds will be safer on the Stidwell Bridle Trail with changes to restrict vehicle access and better protect the area following a recent local law determination by Council.

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 results of our annual survey are in!

The Albany community is encouraged to nominate exceptional individuals, organisations, and events for the popular and esteemed 2025 Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

Albany Town Hall is set to showcase Purity of Pastels, an exhibition celebrating the vibrant art of soft pastels featuring works from a diverse group of artists from the Great Southern region.

City of Albany is seeking expressions of interest from community members to be part of the Communications and Engagement Advisory Group and having a voice on City engagement activities.

Albany has secured a prestigious spot as the fourth most beautiful town in Australia and the first most beautiful town in Western Australia, according to a recent survey by MortgageBroker.com.au.

The National Anzac Centre in Albany has been named a state finalist in the prestigious 2024 Wotif Uniquely Aussie Awards for Best Regional Museum.

Albany schools, students and artists have a unique opportunity to have their artwork displayed at Yagan Square in Perth as part of the 2024 Showcase in Pixels exhibition hosted by WALGA.

Albany Public Library has been honoured with the State Library Board Award for Innovation and Collaboration at the 2024 Library Board Awards for their After-Hours Student Study Space Project.

The City of Albany has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to road safety and active community engagement, being awarded the Most Active Council at the WALGA Local Government Awards Gala.

The City of Albany is proud to host Dying to Know Day 2024, an annual campaign dedicated to empowering Australians to become proactive advocates for their personal end-of-life planning.

The City of Albany is excited to announce the reopening of the newly rebuilt bird hide at Lake Seppings, designed to ensure accessibility for all visitors.