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Albany Waterfront

The Waterfront at Albany is now moving to the next phase of development, with environmental approval for Stage 2 of the project being issued last week. (more…)

Despite a slower than usual start, many Albany houses are now festooned with colourful Christmas Lights. Where are the best? (more…)

Santa drives that three ton Bedford, parked behind the pub.

It’s loaded up with toys and beer, and chock-a-block with grub.

It’s got a big tarp over it, so kids like us can’t see.

Let’s sneak in gang, and take the torch. No worries, you’re with me.

We’ll squeeze in, there’s just ten of us. Remember ‘Silent Night’.

‘Cause Christmas Eve, the pub is full, with adults packed in tight.

Santa and our ‘helper’ Dads, are into a round of beers.

There’s ten good men who’ll shout one each, to help spread Christmas cheers.

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Mark's Cherry Spit

Ground breaking news from New Zealand.   Annual Cherry Pip Spitting
Competition.

“Australian Champion fell foul of cherry pip spitting Championship Crown by
5 inches” (A very short 5 inches at that!) (more…)

The Great Southern Wine and Food Festival main event was a huge success in December 07 and looks set to be even greater this year. 

Wine and food festival on York Street Albany

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Father Christmas

As a child growing up in the Adelaide Hills, I still remember the magic of the Adelaide Christmas Pageant and on Saturday December 6th, Albany children will be able to experience the fun, magic and excitement of the  colourful parade that is Albany’s own Christmas Pageant. This year, Sonja Johnson’s Olympic winning horse Ringwould Jaguar will lead the parade up York Street (more…)

It’s 30 years since the closure of Albany’s Whaling Station and Whale World Museum has commemorated this even with activities and half price entry this weekend. (more…)

Here’s your chance to support the Make-A-Wish foundation and enjoy a great night’s entertainment. (more…)

The Mt Barker cherry pip spitting championships gives you the chance to win $100 or even a trip to New Zealand! Heats ( spits) will be held in and around Mt Barker with prizes for the longest spit (male and female) (more…)