Albany's Whaling Women: Untold Stories in Art Exhibition
An exhibition at Albany's Historic Whaling Station features charcoal portraits of women whose lives were shaped by the whaling industry, revealing untold stories of resilience and community.
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Albany's Light Show Sparks History Debate During Bicentennial
Albany's 'Lighting the Sound' event for its 200th anniversary featured a stunning harbor light display inspired by native bloodroot plants, but some residents question whether the celebration fully acknowledges the town's complex colonial history.
Mokare and Menang: Albany's Pioneering Diplomats
Explore the story of Mokare, a Menang leader who bridged cultures in early Albany, and other key figures like Wandinyil, highlighting their diplomatic roles and lasting impact on community diversity.
Albany's Record-Breaking Light Show Lights Up the Sound
Finnish artist Kari Kola's monumental light installation, Lighting the Sound, transforms Albany's King George Sound over nine nights, blending art with Menang Noongar heritage.
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Albany's Bicentenary Lights Up with Global Light Show
Thousands flocked to Albany's foreshore for the opening weekend of Lighting The Sound, a world-record light installation by Finnish artist Kari Kola, despite heavy rain, marking the city's bicentenary with spectacular displays.
Albany Whaling Station Named National Tourism Finalist
Albany's Historic Whaling Station is a national finalist in the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, recognized for cultural tourism and attractions during Albany's bicentenary year.
Albany 2026: World's Biggest Light Installation Under Construction
Finnish artist Kari Kola is constructing the world's largest light installation in Albany for the 2026 bicentenary celebrations, featuring 13 towers across 10km of shoreline with 10 million square metres of LED illumination.
Man Dies After Medical Episode at Cheynes Beach on Labour Day
A man in his 40s has died at Cheynes Beach in the Great Southern region after suffering a medical episode while on the sand during the Labour Day public holiday.
Kaarla Wirren Fire Event Ignites Albany 2026 Bicentenary
Professional fire artists and 70 local youth collaborate on Kaarla Wirren, a performance highlighting fire's role in Noongar culture, set for May 2026 in Albany.
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Taste Great Southern Festival: A Feast of Food and Wine
The Taste Great Southern festival is back from March 5 to 8, featuring top chefs, local wines, and cultural events across Albany, Denmark, and more. Highlights include sold-out events and unique experiences like hiking and dining.
Derrame químico en Albany: 3 hospitalizados, 2 edificios evacuados
Un contenedor de 1000 litros con un químico desconocido se derramó en un negocio de Albany, provocando la evacuación de dos edificios y el traslado de tres personas al hospital como medida de precaución.
Daisy Ridley Stars in Albany Zombie Film We Bury The Dead
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley takes on zombies in WA director Zak Hilditch's new film We Bury The Dead, shot in Albany. The movie explores grief through horror.
E. coli Recall for WA Oyster Products
A popular range of oyster products from Western Australia has been urgently recalled due to E. coli contamination, posing serious health risks to consumers.
Albany 2026 Bicentenary Magazine Free Online Flipbook
The West Australian's Albany 2026 magazine, celebrating the town's 200th anniversary, is now accessible as a free 40-page online flipbook for readers who missed the print edition.
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Albany 2026 Bicentenary Magazine Launches This Week
A special 48-page colour magazine commemorates Albany's 200th anniversary, marking Western Australia's first permanent European settlement and its shared history with Indigenous peoples.
Aurora Australis Lights Up Great Southern Skies
Residents across Western Australia's Great Southern region witnessed a spectacular aurora australis display, with vivid pink, red and green hues visible to the naked eye during a rare solar event.
Albany's 2026 Bicentenary Light Show Set to Dazzle
Albany's 200th birthday will be marked by a breathtaking light installation across the Vancouver Peninsula, co-designed with Menang Elders. Experience the spectacle in March 2026.
Albany Bicentenary: WA's First European Settlement
As Albany marks its bicentenary, explore how a disappointing landing in 1826 sparked a settlement, colonial rivalry, and a secession movement that shaped Western Australia's history. Discover the full story.
Albany teens charged over NYE assault
Three Albany teenagers face court over a serious assault on York Street on New Year's Eve. Police allege the victim was punched and kicked. Read the latest details.
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Shark alert issued for Albany beach after whale carcass
A shark alert is in place for Nanarup Beach near Albany after a whale carcass was spotted floating close to shore on Christmas morning. Beachgoers urged to exercise extreme caution.
WA farmer missing at sea presumed dead
The family of missing WA farmer Mark Adams faces the heartbreaking reality he died at sea. The 62-year-old disappeared while fishing alone off Albany.
Search scaled back for missing Albany boater
WA Police have scaled back the marine search for a 62-year-old Mt Barker man missing near Albany after his catamaran was found adrift. Beach patrols continue.
Albany holiday property business wins excellence in tourism award
Great Southern Holiday Properties, founded by Sophie Pietersen, has won the ACCI Excellence in Tourism Award. Discover how a chat with her builder dad launched a luxury holiday home portfolio.
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