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Albany 2026

Noongar educator Larry Blight.

Albany 2026Menang educator keen to share land’s stories with all

Larry Blight has spent his whole life in Albany, and you would be hard-pressed to meet anyone as passionate about sharing Menang Noongar culture and history. 

Jacki Elezovich

The 2026 Albany Citizen of the Year Award winners were Carol Pettersen, Joe Lembo, Peter Finlay, Dorothy Field and Community Bank All Abilities Ball.

Albany 2026Albany citizen of the year award winners announced

From quiet volunteers to community leaders, the amazing people who help shape the Albany community were recognised on Monday at the annual citizen of the year awards.

Amy Towers

A snippet of the July 27, 1921 edition of the Advertiser detailing the meeting regarding Dog Rock's future.

ALBANY 2026Local resident: ‘If Albany is to progress, blast the rock!’

When the local council proposed blowing up Dog Rock in 1921, the Albany Advertiser got its teeth into the drama.

Claire Middleton

Sybil Davies with a photo of her dad, Douglas Parbery Frost.

ALBANY 2026Ocean voyage to Albany 100 years ago detailed in diary entry

Sybil Davies has provided a personal glimpse into Albany a century ago through a diary entry written by her father, Douglas Parbery Frost. 

Amy Towers

Albany's iconic Dog Rock on the corner of Middleton Road and St Werburghs Lane. Laurie Benson

Albany 2026Much loved landmark is a central figure of myth and legend

One of Albany’s most loved landmarks is a giant lump of granite which, when seen from its western side, looks like a dog

Claire Middleton

Albany Historical Society CEO Andrew Eyden.

Albany 2026Old Gaol tells tale of Albany’s convict past

Albany’s Old Convict Gaol remains one of the city’s most historically significant landmark that provides insights into WA’s convict era. 

Amy Towers

Viewing platform at The Gap in the Torndirrup National Park.

Albany 2026The Gap and Natural Bridge part of Albany’s coastal history

One of Albany’s most iconic natural landmarks highlights the connection between Albany’s history, landscape and community. 

Amy Towers

Albany icon Alice Rule says 2026 is a great opportunity to show off the city's beauty.

Albany 2026City of Albany Freeman excited to show off her port city

For Alice Rule, Albany’s bicentenary year is an opportunity to show off the port city in all its glory. 

Jacki Elezovich

Albany's Camp Quaranup runs rich in history.

Albany 2026 Camp Quaranup: Harbour landmark full of immigration history

Camp Quaranup is still used and fondly remembered by schoolchildren and tourists alike, but its past as a quarantine station stretches almost as far back as Albany’s colonial beginnings. 

Jacki Elezovich

Noongar elder Averil Dean.

Albany 2026Aunty Averil: ‘We want feeling of ownership and belonging’

The Albany bicentenary is a chance for the Noongar people to display their culture and be proud of their heritage, according to respected Menang and Goreng elder Aunty Averil Dean.

Claire Middleton

An aerial view over the Albany marina and port.

Albany 2026The Advertiser’s commitment to sharing bicentenary stories

There is no doubt that almost everyone in Albany has a story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the place we call home. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU, READ HERE ABOUT SHARING YOUR STORIES.

Melissa Sheil

MAIN PIC: Albany from above. INSET: Advertiser editor Cameron Newbold

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EDITORIAL: Albany’s rich history on show for bicentenary

Albany has a very special place in the hearts of many and 2026 is going to be a year like no other.

Cameron Newbold

Minang Traditional Dance Group members Bryce Hardy and Tyrhys Hardy with Freeman of the City of Albany Alice Rule and Terry Eaton.

Albany 2026 Albany welcomes 2026 as WA’s first bicentenary

This year marks two centuries since Europeans began living among Australia’s traditional owners on the western third of the country.

Melissa Sheil

Albany will mark its Bicentenary in 2026.

BICENTENARYPremiumCelebrating two centuries of WA’s oldest settlement

WA’s oldest settlement is turning 200 this year with the promise of a celebration the State has never seen before. Here’s what’s planned.

Melissa Sheil and Oliver Lane

The fireworks show over King George Sound at last year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.

New year’s eveNew Year’s Eve in Albany to kick off bicentenary calendar

This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration will be unlike any Albany residents are used to, as the special Kaya 2026 event rings in the port city’s bicentennial year with fireworks, music, films and performances.

Jacki Elezovich