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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Anniversary of Albany submarine tests

June 20 marked the anniversary of a little-known World War II breakthrough in Albany that involved submarines, torpedoes, and a fishing net, writes Commodore Bob Trotter. 

Bob Trotter

A plaque on vacant land marking the site of the Denmark Ag College's first workshop, where an expression of interest has been submitted to the shire to build a medical centre.

Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Medical centre ideal for Denmark land

A new medical centre would be an ideal use of vacant land adjacent to the existing Denmark Health Service for an ageing population, writes long-time resident Graeme Robertson. 

Graeme Robertson

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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Disused tower opportunity for Denmark

The tower on the former Denmark Visitor Centre building is an opportunity to make Denmark home to a unique creative or scientific installation, writes Denmark resident Leslie Glasser. 

Leslie Glasser

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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Noongar stories, places key to future

Continuing to tell Indigenous stories and preserving important land around Albany are key steps in finding a more united future after Albany’s bicentenary, write author Jon Doust and Menang elder Lester Coyne. 

Lester Coyne and Jon Doust

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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Albany healing touch therapies gone

Local practitioners wish to provide an open apology to the community after a shocking Cancer Council decision, writes Albany Wellness Centre’s Gillian Robertson. 

Gillian Robertson

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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Better policing needed on e-bikes

E-bikes are dangerous to Albany drivers, and should be banned from footpaths and supermarket areas, writes Albany resident Ian Harvey. 

Ian Harvey

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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Seven Cities vision ignores key issues

Roger Cook’s Seven Cities vision leaves some questions unanswered, writes Spencer Park resident Peter Rogers. 

Peter Rogers

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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Patient treatment top quality at AHC

The team at the Day Surgery Clinic at the Albany Health Campus provide first class care, writes an Albany resident. 

JH

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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Albany’s bicentenary should be 2027

As a long-term resident of Albany I was rather amazed when the bicentenary became 2026 instead of 2027, writes Helen Laing. 

Helen Laing

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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Thank you to those who helped my wife

Last Friday, my wife Pat and I were walking along a pavement in Albany near the Kmart store when my wife fell over face down, writes Paul O’Nion.

Paul O’Nion

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Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor: Is Albany celebrating a year early?

As a concerned Perthian, I feel it is my duty to speak up for the people of Albany who seem to be celebrating their bicentenary a year early, writes Drew Bellamy.

Drew Bellamy

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Letter to the Editor: Praise for speedy rubbish response

I would like to heap praise on council workers for a speedy response to a dump of rubbish on the road verge to Little Grove, writes resident Lynn Charlesworth

Lynn Charlesworth

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Letter to the Editor: Ageing gas pipes decision needed

It’s time for the WA Government to show its hand and advise the Albany community what it’s going to do about our ageing gas pipes, writes Spencer Park resident Richard Norman.

Richard Norman

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Letter to the Editor: More input needed for Nanarup desal

The recent article on “low-impact drilling” at Nanarup may give the impression that this project is simply progressing as expected, writes Nick Holthouse

Nick Holthouse

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Letter to the Editor: Lack of inclusive play spaces in City

The persistent lack of accessible and inclusive children’s play spaces in Albany is a problem that needs to be meaningfully addressed by the City, writes Hayley Barker.

Hayley Barker

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Letter to the Editor: Maintenance needed at cemetery

Urgent restoration needed at the Albany Memorial Park Cemetery, writes Spencer Park resident Richard Norman. 

Richard Norman

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Letter to the Editor: Ablutions upgrade needed for path

How beautiful is the walking and cycling track from Emu Point to Surfer’s Beach!  

Susan Johnson

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Letter to the Editor: Gender divisions show in council

It was enlightening to sit in the gallery during the February 24 City of Albany council meeting, writes Robinson resident Samantha Stevens.

Samantha Stevens

The aftermath of the January wildfire, taken from Hamersley Inlet within the Fitzgerald River National Park.

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor: Review into fire mitigation needed

An impartial and independent review of government fire policies is well overdue, and changes required are about a lot more than fighting fire with fire, writes Fire Forums convenor Dr Carole Peters.

Dr Carole Peters

Greg Mair.

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor: Firefighting needs complex strategy

Back-burning is an essential tool in fighting large out-of-control fires, says longtime fire and environmental manager Greg Mair.

Greg Mair

A recent bushfire took a toll on the Fitzgerald River National Park, described as an "international biosphere reserve".

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor: National park needs better protection

The Fitzgerald River National Park needs to recover after a recent bushfire and a rapid suppression base should be established close by at Bremer Bay or Ravensthorpe, writes Denmark resident Tony Pedro. 

Tony Pedro

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Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor: Infrastructure not meeting local needs

Investment in local infrastructure is not keeping up with Albany’s population and tourism growth, writes Spencer Park resident Judith Hendriksen.

Judith Hendriksen

The Fitzgerald River National Park blaze.

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor: Better management can slow bushfires

High bushfire risk areas like the Fitzgerald River National Park need better management, including rotating controlled burns, writes Little Grove resident Andrew Duncan. 

Andrew Duncan

The Esplanade Hotel was demolished in 2007.

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor: Updates needed on Esplanade Hotel site

Albany residents are interested in updates on progress at the old Esplanade Hotel site at Middleton Beach, and the City of Albany should keep people in the loop, writes former resident Shane Sadler. 

Shane Sadler