Concerns have been raised after several dead fish were discovered in the Lower Vasse River earlier this month, prompting an investigation by environmental authorities.
Madelin Hayes
The South West audience will be treated to one of Australia’s best tribute acts as The 60 Four band heads to Margaret River and Bunbury next week as part of its new concert tour.
Yousuf Shameel
SWFL transfers are set to re open on February 1, with fresh stars joining the list of players already moved to their new club.
Jack Penniment
Busselton-Margaret River win their second ever Boan Cup taking down reigning premiers Albany at the WACA.
A family beach walk at Hamelin Bay nearly ended in tragedy earlier this month after a 13-year-old boy was swept out to sea.
As the annual Cancer Research Giving Day approaches, Cancer Council WA is encouraging those in the South West to support and donate to cancer research.
Rose Patane
A custom-built truck stage rolled into Dunsborough at the weekend as over 2000 people packed out to hear Kojonup-raised Old Mervs play their surf-rock tunes.
Supporting women in regional, rural and remote areas of Western Australia will be the aim of a new free online group launched by DVassist
Following community consultation the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River will be voting to introduce a no‑parking zone for vehicles in the evenings along Barrett Street Weir carpark.
Craig Duncan
Residents across the South West were treated to some phenomenal sights on Tuesday night as the aurora australis lit up the southern sky.
Margaret River men’s mental health and connection group Self Seen is inviting everyone in the community see what their group is all about at a free barbecue next month.
Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association have stormed through their pool games undefeated in A section of senior country week.
A welcome to country and a smoking ceremony will mark the beginning of Vintage 2026 in the Margaret River wine region.
Margaret Rivers next windsurfing superstar showed his talents at the Oceania Youth Wave Titles, winning the Under 15 division in Geraldton last week
Local junior surfers fell agonisingly short in their respective finals at the 21st edition of Taj’s Small Fries.
Swings & Roundabouts was transported back in time over the weekend, as cowboy boots, vintage fashion and the infectious energy of swing dancers took over for the annual Sou’West Vintage Fest.
South West locals won’t have to travel too far for their Medicare and Centrelink needs, with a mobile service sweeping the region over the next month.
Will Corbett
A controversial $12-million development proposal along a South West beach has been approved, despite the Local Government pushing against the proposal.
Hundreds hit the waves in Gnarabup Bay last weekend for the largest annual Margaret River Ocean Swim.
Jane Wishaw
Honouring one of Margaret River’s most beloved community members, the official opening for the Anne Shepherdson courtyard has been announced.
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River will begin their seasonal rabbit control program in the middle of January
Mia Anderson started Hoop Her Way, a basketball coaching program, all about making a safe space for girls to find their love for the sport and, most of all, have fun.
Double delight for BMRJCA at junior country week
Spend a summer’s day in the South West and the signs of peak season are everywhere — cabanas dot the coastline, cafe-goers spill on to footpaths, and roads are packed with holidaymakers chasing sun and sea.
