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WA newsCommentsPremiumSavage blow for popular farm-to-plate family businesses

Popular WA farm-to-plate businesses claim they have been put on the chopping block after a decision by a Bunbury abattoir to stop taking their animals.

John Flint

South Western TimesPremiumPemberton farmer cops life in prison for murder of local dad

A ‘paranoid’ Pemberton farmer ‘effectively executed’ a fellow local father he wrongly believed was stealing avocados from his orchard. 

Amber Lilley

ALL SMILES PremiumSell-out art party for Margaret River Region Open Studios

A sell-out art party was hosted on Sunday night to celebrate the start of the annual Margaret River Region Open Studios showcase

Amber Lilley

Regional HealthPremiumWA Liberals to expand Margaret River hospital if elected

The WA Liberals have put regional health to the forefront of their Warren-Blackwood campaign with a $60m announcement to fund the expansion of the Margaret River Hospital.

Oliver Lane

ratepayer fundingCouncillors grasp reins of grant funding

Councillors have wrested back control of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s generous grants program after floating amendments at a meeting on Wednesday.

Warren Hately

SafetyPremiumShire urges bushfire preparation ahead of major review

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is urging residents to reduce fire hazards on their properties as council prepares for a major review of its firebreak notice over the next 12 months.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Performance and workshopsPremiumDingo to host Yarning Singing concert

Ernie Dingo will host a Yarning Singing concert at Margaret River HEART next week as part of the Phil Walleystack Indigenous Arts Foundation’s visit to the town.

Oliver Lane

SurfingPremiumRobinson’s world title bid falls short

Margaret River’s Jack Robinson will have to wait another year to achieve his dream of winning surfing’s world title, being knocked out of the World Surf League championship tour finals in his first match.

Josh Kempton

CelebrationPremiumTown’s social club turns 70

The Cowaramup District Social Club will hold a celebration on Saturday to mark its 70th year of operation.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Award winPremiumMargaret River skin clinic best in the West

A cosmetic skin and laser clinic on Margaret River’s main street has taken out honours at the recent Australian Beauty Industry Awards in Sydney

Sean Van Der Wielen

Outstanding servicePremiumCullen honoured for dedication to wine industry

Cullen Wines managing director Vanya Cullen has been recognised for her service to the wine industry with the 2024 WA Wine Press Club’s Jack Mann Memorial Award

Sean Van Der Wielen

Charity ridePremiumTour de Gracetown gearing up for 2024 event

The Tour de Gracetown will return to the Margaret River region on October 12, raising funds for River Angels and Lung Foundation Australia.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Heading back WestPremiumRegurgitator lead ‘can’t wait’ for Dunsborough festival

Regurgitator’s lead singer Quan Yeomans is excited to be heading back to WA for the Dunsborough leg of Hotter Than Hell next month.

Sean Van Der Wielen

value addedMargaret River house prices defying predictions

Fresh data is rolling back caution around the future of Capes house prices, with continued stellar growth now predicted well into 2025.

Warren Hately

regional defenceCouncillors to helm political advocacy group

Councillors have cemented their commitment to badgering State and Federal leaders for more support for the Augusta-Margaret River region after finalising their new advocacy committee this week.

Warren Hately

industrial expansionIndustrial gets the nod for homes, retail

Councillors have approved amendments to the region’s new industrial area off the Margaret River perimeter road, but fallen out over whether to allow homes for people working there

Warren Hately

pick of the cropJarvis hand-picked for wine sustainability project

Well-known Margaret River vigneron Eloise Jarvis has been appointed to a key role.

Warren Hately

Energy futurePremiumScott River the place to host onshore windfarm: Thomas

With a controversial offshore windfarm taking its next steps, State shadow energy minister Steve Thomas has suggested Scott River as a better fit for wind energy production

Oliver Lane

developer demandsCouncil defends against pressure on Karridale ‘hamlet’

Councillors have shut down talk of almost doubling the size of an estate in Karridale, rejecting a developer’s pitch last Wednesday

Warren Hately

major meet-upTransport conference for Margaret River

Margaret River will host a major national meeting of local government leaders later this year.

Warren Hately

Defend natureCCWA airs concerns about national park ‘neglect’

WA’s Conservation Council has added its voice to those concerned about the neglect of the region’s signature national park.

Warren Hately

regional issueOperators push back against Airbnb claims on housing crisis

Accommodation providers have hit back against last week’s Times report in which the head of Airbnb’s Australian operations denied the short-stay platform contributed to the housing crisis

Warren Hately

New optionPremiumBookings open for pop-up blood donation centre in Busselton

Busselton residents are encouraged to book in at a pop-up blood donor centre at the Busselton Youth and Community Centre Activities Building between October 7 and 11.

Sean Van Der Wielen

SurfingPremiumMRHS contines domination of WA School Surfing Titles

Margaret River High School has continued its dominance of the WA School Surfing Titles by winning the champion school title for an astounding 19th consecutive time.

Josh Kempton