Once it’s all done and dusted, a list of the defining events of Albany’s bicentenary will undoubtedly include the publication of John Dowson’s epic book Early Albany.
Claire Middleton
Nominations have been coming in for the Albany sporting walk of fame as the city looks to recognise its outstanding athletes, coaches and officials as part of its bicentenary commemorations.
For 45 years, the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre has been at the heart of sport, fitness and community life in Albany, welcoming generations of locals through its door.
Amy Towers
Ten years on from the fire that stunned Albany, the 2016 destruction of the historic Premier Hotel remains one of the most unforgettable events in the city’s 200 years.
The State Library of Western Australia was alive with guests from across the state for the opening of Kinjarling Djinnang Ngalak: Country Sees Us.
Amy Cavender
The sound of revving engines filled the chilly air of the Albany CBD on Sunday as thousands of car fanatics flooded the block off main streets to watch the 90th year of the Albany Classic.
Melissa Sheil
The Albany Classic took over the streets of the Albany CBD on Sunday, with thousands coming out to enjoy the 90th edition of the annual event.
Jacki Elezovich
Storm warnings for the WA Day public holiday have forced organisers to postpone WA Day festival at Museum of the Great Southern.
The Albany Classic is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and organisers are expecting a big crowd, with more than 100 competitors lining up to race on the much-loved Around the Houses track.
Albany commemorated the 50th anniversary of the US Submariners Memorial Service on Sunday at Princess Royal Fortress, honouring the service of thousands of American troops in the city’s bicentenary year.
Invitations are open to the Albany community to be part of the grand finale of Albany 2026, with Southern Edge Arts encouraging everyone to get involved in large-scale performance Carrying the Fire.
The outdoor amphitheatre at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station was lit up by the sounds and light of Kaarla Wirren on Saturday, as locals came to watch the one-night-only show as part of Albany 2026.
An audience of hundreds gathered in the outdoor amphitheatre at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station on Saturday night to watch a cast of talented young performers in Kaarla Wirren.
Pardelup Prison Farm inmates lent a hand at the Brig Amity this week, helping the resident shipwright and his crew to give the historic tourist attraction a makeover in honour of Albany’s bicentenary.
Albany residents are invited to Kaarla Wirren, a performance celebrating Menang history and the symbolism of fire in Noongar culture, a collaboration between young performers and Menang elders on Saturday.
A new exhibition is set to open at the State Library of WA next week, with Indigenous elders lending their voices to an oral history of Albany’s natural landscape in honour of the city’s bicentenary.
The Gift of Truth Telling lecture series is under way at UWA Albany, showcasing some of Albany’s brightest scientific and academic minds alongside the wisdom of local Indigenous elders in honour of Albany 2026.
The imposing sandstone building on Vancouver Street now known as Vancouver Arts Centre hosts some of Albany’s brightest artistic talents, but the site has played many roles since it was built in 1887.
A little-known part of Albany’s military history is now on display for more to see on Mt Melville, with interpretive signs along the newly completed Mt Melville Cycle Link launched last week.
From Albany’s hockey fields to the Olympic stage, Tricia Heberle has spent a lifetime shaping sport at its highest level — a journey from grassroots hockey to the very heart of Olympic sport.
There’s still time to hurry to Albany’s Vancouver Arts Centre for Lee Garvey’s brilliant About Face exhibition, which closes on May 5.
A sea of silhouettes stood quietly against the first light of dawn as about 5000 people gathered in Albany for one of Australia’s most honoured Anzac Day commemorations.
Thousands are expected to attend Albany’s Anzac Day dawn service in the ‘home of the Anzacs’, and this year will be all the more special as the city commemorates its bicentenary.
Sailing enthusiasts from Albany and Perth celebrated the end of the Fremantle to Albany yacht race at Wilson’s Brewery on Tuesday night, with this year’s winners presented their prizes.
