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Entertainment Centre PLans

The construction contract for the new Entertainment Center has been announced. Construction is due to commence in August with the construction contract going to Doric Constructions for $58 million. The total budget is $70 million

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Many parents heave a collective sigh of relief when their kids go back to school, especially if they have been struggling to entertain them and find a variety of interesting things for them to do. (more…)

Last year, most of us watched as the big roundabout on Albany Highway was beautifully landscaped and made a nice welcome into the city. For the last few weeks, this area has been dug up and something’s going on. (more…)

Earlier this month, Anne Simpson wrote about the Albany Hospital and the “Save it or Raze” debate.
You can see this post Here 

The New Hospital for Albany Action Group has organised a rally for the 9th August at Alison Hartman Gardens in York St starting at 10am

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I was born and raised in Albany, went away for 2 1/2 years many years ago and have lived here ever since.  My children have all left, but still I love to live in Albany.  I live 10kms out of town and it only takes 8 minutes to drive to work with green rolling hills all the way, I love the pace and lifestyle and there is always somewhere to go on the weekends.

What do you like or dislike about living in Albany?

There has been a lot of debate over the Council’s refusal to be involved in the State Government’s crime prevention strategy. Although the Chamber of Commerce and a number of businesses have decided to go ahead with the installation of CCTV cameras in particular trouble spots, the Council’s attitude is indeed perplexing. (more…)

Wignalls has just won a Trophy for their 2007 Chardonnay at the most prestigious “Japan International Wine Challenge 2008″ for the “Best New World White Wine”. Australia’s ONLY Trophy!
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Celebratory walk to begin in Albany  

Saturday, 13 September 2008 marks the tenth anniversary of the opening of the Perth-to-Albany Track, now well-known as the Bibbulmun Track. The milestone will be celebrated by a group of walkers who will walk the 965 kilometre track end-to-end. (more…)

Friday’s wild weather has left its mark! Centenial Oval looks like it’s been clear-felled, the historic cemetry on Middleton Road is strewn with down trees. A huge pine up near the high school has come down..and so it goes on. Lots of down  fences, lost roofs and some near misses from falling trees. (more…)

Its a common cry all mums are familiar with during school holidays despite all the playstations, DVD’s, and other electronic toys most kids have access to these days. Sometimes, as locals, we forget exactly how much there is to do in Albany. Kids of all ages will enjoy the new animals at Whale World, small children can have a ball at Tumble Jam ( indoor play centre) or why not rug up and explore Albany like a tourist? (more…)