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Women pose naked in Albany to take back control of their bodies after pregnancy, cancer, sexual assault

Dozens of women have removed their clothes and posed naked in the main street of a Western Australian country town, demanding autonomy over their bodies after centuries of sexualisation and abuse of their gender.

ABC News · Mar 7, 2023

Albany goes from conversion therapy to one of Australia's biggest regional Pride festivals

In a town that was known to be conservative, Pride festival organisers say their 10-day event celebrates and accepts people for who they are.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2023

Swimming laps at Darkan pool a morning ritual, source of exercise and friendship

For nearly 30 years, a humble 25-metre pool has bound locals together.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2023

ATV safety training school for children to open near Albany despite noise concerns

The West Australian man behind the proposal believes it could save lives, but neighbours fear it will disturb the serenity of the regional area.

ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

Queer advocacy groups call for more LGBTQIA+ health and wellbeing services in regional areas

Small populations and strong conservative values often mean queer people in small towns face more scrutiny than their metropolitan counterparts. Advocates like Tiger Bird want services tailored towards the LGBTQIA+ community.

ABC News · Aug 19, 2022

Department of Justice apologises over mistaken release of 'sensitive' WA prisoner details

Sensitive prisoner information including full names, an image, birth dates and details of children was mistakenly sent to the wrong email distribution list this week.

ABC News · Aug 18, 2022

Best mate saves teen's life after shark attack near Mistaken Island off Albany coast

A 17-year-old boy has survived a shark attack off WA's south coast, saying he owes his life to his mate who pulled him out of the water and piggybacked him across the rocks.

ABC News · Aug 16, 2022

Glider pilots travel to WA's south chasing waves in the skies above the Stirling Range

Matt Gibson's plane has no engine and has to be towed into the sky on a rope connected to another aircraft. But once he's up there, it's a "peaceful" experience like no other.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

Hockey Australia Country Challenge attracts teams from across the country to Albany

Some of the country's finest regional athletes are showcasing their skills and running clinics in regional WA as part of the 2022 Hockey Australia Country Challenge.

ABC News · Aug 12, 2022

Price of packaged beer set to rise as brewers pass on higher production costs

Brewers say production costs have hit an all-time high as they battle to keep their packaged products at an affordable price point.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022