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The aftermath of the Nanga Brook fire.

dasdSouth West shire’s benefit from bushfire spending

Several South West shires are set to benefit from the latest round of bushfire mitigation activity fund grants, with the State spending more than $5.1 million to prepare for bushfire season.

Craig Duncan

Lake Albany and Vasse MLA Libby Mettam.

Youth ParliamentTeen represents Margaret River in Youth Parliament

Lake Albany is among four young leaders from the South West who represented the region in Parliament this week as part of a youth leadership program.

Madelin Hayes

Documentary filmmaker Alastair Bruce won the best cinematography award at the 2026 Australia Youth Film Festival for Where the Rain Goes.

WINNING FILMSouth West filmmaker wins big at film festival

A young filmmaker hailing from Margaret River and Busselton has been recognised on the national stage for a documentary film highlighting water scarcity in the Wheatbelt. 

Madelin Hayes

Author of Heartwood: The Art And ScienceOf Growing Trees for Conservation and Profit, Rowan Reid.

Chance to learnChance to learn from leading agroforestry educators

Farmers, landholders and rural professionals have the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s leading agroforestry educators next month

Craig Duncan

The Stella Bella team preparing for vintage 2024.

Standout DropStella Bella Cab Sav wins Queensland Grand Champion wine

Stella Bella’s 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon was crowned Grand Champion Wine of Show at the 2026 Royal Queensland Wine Awards last week earning the prestigious Angelo Puglisi Trophy at the event. 

Craig Duncan

Gypsea Tails owner Taz Grace and Zeus the rescue dog.

Rescue DogGoFundMe launched as rescue dog Zeus fights for life

A Margaret River couple is calling on the community to help save their beloved rescue dog Zeus, launching a GoFundMe campaign after a routine cancer surgery became a costly fight for his life. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

South West's Leroy Anderson fires off a handball.

FootballColts coach reflects on third straight grand final defeat

The South West colts finished their CBH Group Country Championships campaign with plenty of positives despite falling short in the division one grand final for the third straight year. 

Jack Penniment

South West division one team at the 2026 Nutrien Ag Solutions Men’s Country Championships.

FootballGrand final defeat can’t take away from three-year run

The South West’s bid for a historic third straight Nutrien Ag Solutions Men’s Country Championships division one title came to an end on Sunday but coach Seth White said he remained proud of the teams efforts.

Jack Penniment

FAWNA volunteer Yoka Murray and Suzanne Strapp feed a tawny frogmouth.

BIRD FLUCall for isolation facility as State’s bird flu count rises

Wildlife carers across the South West are urgently calling for a dedicated quarantine facility and greater government support, warning the region is ill-equipped to respond.

Madelin Hayes

The Jungle Giants bassist Andrew Dooris, far left, said the tour marked the biggest overhaul of live shows in the group’s history.

JUNGLE GIANTSThe Jungle Giants gear up for South West return

The Jungle Giants are promising more than just a greatest hits set when they arrive in the South West this week, bringing what they describe as the “biggest technical leap” in a tour so far. 

Madelin Hayes

South West have been denied a three-peat at the Country Football Championships by a clinical Peel outfit.

FootballHow South West stormed into the country championships finale

South West’s bid for a third straight Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Championships division one title fell just short on Sunday, but an unbeaten run through the qualifying rounds showed the region’s class.

Jack Penniment

Dylan Scott assesses his options for South West colts.

FootballChampionship run ended in decider after strong pool games

The South West colts produced a great campaign at the CBH Group Country Championships to earn their place in the grand final after an impressive opening day at Scotch College last Thursday. 

Jack Penniment

South West have been denied a three-peat at the country football championships by clinical Peel outfit.

FootballCommentsSouth West denied three-peat at country football champs

South West have fallen short of another historic three-peat at the 2026 Nutrien Ag Solutions Men’s Country Championships division 1 going down to Peel by 33 points on Sunday

Jack Penniment

The South West colts suffered their third grand final defeat in a row.

Country Championships PremiumThird straight South West colts grand final defeat at champs

South West have suffered their third CBH Group Colts Championship division one grand final defeat in a row with a 43-point loss to Great Northern at Scotch College. 

Jack Penniment

Margaret River landholders Anke and David Lasserre.

GardeningMargaret River home owners make headway tackling woody weeds

A Margaret River couple have made headway revitalising their property after it was invaded by a scourge of woody weeds. 

Craig Duncan

Augusta-Margaret River ruckman Kieran Yakas lines up for goal.

FootballHawks suffer double defeat for second straight week

Busselton continued their recent dominance over local rivals Augusta-Margaret River after winning their fifth straight Busselton Toyota Cup clash by 78-points. 

Jack Penniment

Brian Walley with his five children Allan Walley, Lyn Musi , Hugh Walley, Jan Candy and David Walley on his 104th birthday.

CENTURY OF CELEBRATIONS A South West war veteran celebrates his 104th birthday

A South West war veteran is sharing his advice to a long life as he celebrates his 104th birthday

Rose Patane

Uber is set to launch in Margaret River.

RIDESHARE LAUNCHUber to launch in Margaret River

Augusta-Margaret River residents will soon be able to hail an Uber, with the rideshare giant preparing to launch in the region and calling for local drivers to get behind the wheel.

Madelin Hayes

Noongar/Yamatji actor and WA Academy of Performing Arts graduate Shontane Farmer is set to perfom in The 7 Stages Of Grieving.

THEATREThe 7 Stages of Grieving set for Margaret River

A landmark Aboriginal theatre production exploring the enduring impacts of colonisation, grief and resilience will take to the stage at Margaret River HEART next month. 

Madelin Hayes

The Margaret River Region Open Studios Perth launch.

ArtMargaret River Region Open Studios Event Guides available

The 13th annual Margaret River Region Open Studios was officially launched in Perth at Linton and Kay Galleries Cottesloe on the weekend, and the 2026 Event Guides are now available.

Craig Duncan

Lauren Scanlon

Conservation Champion Lauren Scanlon’s legacy to be ‘felt for generations’

One of Margaret River’s most dedicated environmentalists Lauren Scanlon has died, leaving behind a legacy that will be “felt for generations”

Craig Duncan

Margaret River's Olive Hardy.

SurfingSouth West surfers looking for wins at WSL Pro Junior event

The South West will be well represented when some of Oceania’s best young surfers hit the waves this week for the World Surf League Traeger Grills Pro Junior at Lennox Head.

Jack Penniment

South West celebrate an Evan Hill goal during last year’s carnival.

FootballSW looking to get back on top of colts country championships

The South West Football League colts side are looking to avenge their back-to-back grand final defeats at the hands of Peel in this years division one CBH Colts Championships. 

Jack Penniment

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River, in collaboration with the Augusta Community Resource Centre, has curated a series of community information sessions to encourage residents to have open conversations and prepare for the inevitable.

Planning for the EndPremiumMargaret River shire is inviting residents talk about death

Working in collaboration with the Augusta Community Resource Centre, the shire has curated a series of community information sessions to encourage residents to have open conversations and prepare for dying

Craig Duncan