News

Albury City Council has elected a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor at tonight's Council Meeting, marking the beginning of a new chapter in civic leadership for the city.

Several Council-owned properties across Albury are set to play a new role in supporting housing, investment and community outcomes, with a number of sites progressing towards sale and future use under AlburyCity's Property Strategy.  

Albury Mayor Kevin Mack says Albury's northern growth corridor is well-positioned to support future investment and employment opportunities, backed by years of strategic planning and infrastructure preparation. 

AlburyCity will introduce a new Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) system from 6 October 2026 to help improve the availability of free timed parking in the Albury and Lavington CBDs. 

AlburyCity is excited to announce the Southside Melbourne Flyers and UC Capitals will bring elite women's basketball to the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre this October, with the teams set to face off in a special WNBL pre-season showcase. 

AlburyCity, together with sponsors Johnsons MME and Murray Conservatorium, are proud to present Music in the Gardens from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday 13 September. 

The 20th Write Around the Murray Festival will celebrate its official opening with a free event, bringing the community together to hear from disability advocate and social commentator Carly Findlay and explore the power of stories to connect, inspire and create change. 

AlburyCity has appointed highly accomplished public sector executive Jason Gordon as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Mr Gordon commencing on 8 September 2026.

Albury’s much-loved Carols by Candlelight will have a new home this year, with the free community celebration moving to Noreuil Park Oval on Thursday 17 December.

Wesley Mission will commence providing OOSH services from the first day of Term 4, with the Department of Education, the schools and AlburyCity working together to support the transition for children, families and employees. 

Award-winning Australian comedian, Geraldine Hickey, is taking a break from the stage to try her hand at a new line of work: Tour Operator in Albury Wodonga.

AlburyCity has announced an important update regarding Out of School Hours (OOSH) services at Albury Public School and Albury North Public School.

Retro Lane Café will enter a new chapter this October, with not-for-profit organisation Junction Support Services to become the café's new operator following an expression of interest (EOI) process. 

As part of AlburyCity’s budget review, the corporate website has been upgraded, reducing ongoing platform costs by an estimated 65 per cent. 

A series of improvements to Olive Street will begin in August, delivering enhanced parking, safer pedestrian access and targeted streetscape upgrades in one of Albury's busiest city streets.

Winter is here — and it’s going to glow. WinterGlow returns to Albury on Saturday 15 August, transforming the CBD into a vibrant winter playground filled with music, light, art and entertainment. 

Applications are now open for local performers to take centre stage at AlburyCity's 2026 Carols by Candlelight.

AlburyCity is inviting the community to help shape the future of East Albury, with the draft East Albury Precinct Plan now on public exhibition following Council’s meeting on 27 July.

AlburyCity has adopted its Heritage Review, providing a contemporary framework to help recognise, manage and protect places of local heritage significance while ensuring further opportunities for community input before any changes are progressed.

AlburyCity is inviting community feedback on its Draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026–2028 following Council's endorsement to place the document on public exhibition.