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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bouldering is surging in popularity and is said to be one of the fastest growing sports across the globe, thanks to its social, physical and mental health benefits.

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Brayshaw brothers continue family football success as Andy named AFL All Australian

Wrapped in colours belonging to the Dockers and the Dees, Ian Brayshaw can't wipe the smile from his face, thanks to grandson and newly crowned All Australian Andy Brayshaw.

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Done with labour-intensive fruit prep for supermarkets, pomegranate growers open on-site cafe

Tired of polishing and waxing fruit for market, these pomegranate growers have turned to the kitchen to sell their product directly to consumers.

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Farmers cry out for backpackers amid labour shortages

Backpackers are trickling back into WA, but farmers say there are not enough to ease dire worker shortages.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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West Australian footy club home to dual Brownlow medallist celebrates a rare milestone

This country footy club has produced some of the AFL's best players despite being home to fewer than 1,000 people.

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Australian Wagyu beef producers report 300 per cent increase in demand

Australia's Wagyu producers are eyeing big opportunities in domestic and foreign markets, but one says he'd need three times as many animals to sate the appetites of buyers.

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Monster swell lashes WA's south coast as sightseers brace wet weather for a glimpse

The third cold front in as many days sweeps across Western Australia's south coast, bringing a swell of more than seven metres, and wind gusts topping 80 kilometres per hour at Albany.

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Mira Mar landslip issues continue as consultants look for solution

As experts continue work to stablise the ground at the site of the Mira Mar landslip, Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington says it is unlikely the land will ever be used for housing again.

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Foot-and-mouth disease workshop fills as questions linger over pet owners

A WA farmer is concerned information about foot-and-mouth disease seems to be focused on an outbreak in Australia rather than what is being done to stop it breaching the country's borders.

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Ships wait up to three weeks to load grain at Albany port after bumper WA crop

Cargo ships are waiting at anchor for up to three weeks off Albany port to load grain as bottlenecks slow the export of Western Australia's bumper harvest.

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Dementia program uses art and music to keep participants interested

The oldest participant of a new dementia program says she wouldn't miss it after finding other sessions boring. Here's what co-ordinators are doing differently.

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Growing salt-tolerant plants will fix land damaged due to European farming methods, WA farmer says

Rising salinity is a national crisis, destroying plant life and poisoning the soil. But one WA farmer says his one-of-a-kind saltwater greenhouse has the solution.

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Vital Albany hospital therapy pool closed due to COVID despite demand

A therapeutic pool at Albany hospital sits empty despite arthritis sufferers appealing to health authorities for its reopening.

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Blood and plasma donations help save Charlie's life every week, and 1.5 million Australians each year

Charlie looks like any energetic four-year-old, but his life depends on the kindness of strangers, and as the nation's blood and plasma stocks dwindle, the Red Cross is calling for more donors.

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Albany Classic Race Round the Houses entrant wants more women in motorsport

Racing through city streets at more than 150km/h while a crowd cheers is a rush Sarah Fry says more women need to experience.

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