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Van travellers were a regular fixture at popular spots during the summer.

peak seasonPremiumTravellers ask for tolerance as ‘peak season’ subsides

A group of van-driving backpackers have asked for greater understanding in future years when it comes to seasonal visitors to the Margaret River region

Warren Hately

Residents have shared their best smoke haze photos on social media.

smoke alertPremiumSmoke from prescribed burns stings residents

Smoke from prescribed burns have plagued the Margaret River region all week, sparking complaints from residents.

Warren Hately

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River president Julia Meldrum and chief executive Andrea Selvey will be involved in Monday’s forum.

service shortfallPremiumCommunities to front Margaret River forum

Officers from WA’s Department of Communities will make the trek to the Margaret River region on Monday after persistent lobbying from the shire

Warren Hately

Ahoy Management's Erin Molloy with Margaret River-Busselton Tourism Association co-chief executive Sharna Kearney and Margaret River Wine Association chief executive Amanda Whiteland. Warren Hately

festival highlightVineyards showcase secured for Pair’d Margaret River

An international awards showcase for the world’s best vineyards will take place in Margaret River this year alongside Pair’d festival.

Warren Hately

Shadow health spokesperson Libby Mettam says regional doctors need better care.

doctor surveyPremiumMettam concerned at doctor rating for health service

Vasse MLA and shadow health spokesperson Libby Mettam says any decline in standards for the WA Country Health Service was of concern.

Warren Hately

Margaret River mum Amanda, with son Billy, says the Radiance service was very important for her.

funding neededPremiumRadiance launches GoFundMe in bid to meet shortfall

A vital service for South West families welcoming babies into their lives is facing a financial crisis, launching a crowdfunding effort to fill the gap.

Warren Hately

The Margaret River Senior High School surfing squad: Back: Zenn Hammond, Jack Bowdell, Ethan Anderson and Taylor Flynn; front: Grace Cook, Sienna Bowdell and Stella Annesely.

surfingPremiumSchool surfers return from battle with top scores

Junior surfers have returned from the east coast with their heads held high.

Warren Hately

Fiona and Christo Edwards in front of the famous Matilda.

legacy lives onPremiumEdwards Wines owners to lay memorial wreath in Canberra

A local winemaking family will make a pilgrimage to Canberra next week as their famed grandfather receives a key national honour.

Warren Hately

Last year’s MRSHS Country Week dance squad strutting their stuff in the city.

regional sportsPremiumCountry Week cash crucial

Families are breathing a sigh of relief after the State Government confirmed a key election promise helping regional students undertake sports activities in the city.

Warren Hately

The 1895 Cape Leeuwin Water Wheel will be preserved.

heritage concernsPremiumDepartment steps in to help preserve Leeuwin waterwheel

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions will undertake preservation works for the sake of Augusta’s historic Cape Leeuwin Water Wheel.

Warren Hately

Housing Minister John Carey.

housing crisisPremiumState Government defends direct housing action

The State Government has defended its lacklustre efforts on the housing crisis within the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.

Warren Hately

Yallingup Coastal Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade member Paul Blight.

National Volunteer WeekYallingup’s Paul Bright reflects on three decades of service

When Paul Bright started serving at the Yallingup Coastal Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade it was little more than a shed, today it is one of the leading stations in the region.

Craig Duncan

Capes artists Jamie Roper, Jacqui Brown and Shelley McNab have teamed up again.

creative trioPremiumSurf art back in time for the Margaret River Pro

A trio of local creatives have teamed up again with a new exhibition at Prevelly’s St John the Theologian chapel now open to the public.

Warren Hately

Tall Timbers Manjimup's classic truffle burger.

FoodThree SW restaurants to plate up special dishes over June

Three restaurants in the South West will be plating up special dishes crafted from local produce next month, as part of a state program to shine a spotlight on WA’s food and beverage scene

Ezra Kaye

Paige Gibson and Alex Filmer.

South West Beer FestivalPremiumBeerlovers soak up sunshine at the South West Beer Festival

Beer lovers relaxed and soaked up the sunshine at the Aravina Estate in Yallingup on Saturday for the 2025 South West Beer Festival.

Ezra Kaye

AMA (WA) president Michael Page.

health troublesPremiumFewer doctors recommending WA Country Health Service

The WA Country Health Service has slipped in several key rankings on an annual scorecard produced by doctors

Warren Hately

Shire president Julia Meldrum and Cr David Binks (second from left) with members of the Gracetown-Cowaramup Bay Community group.

‘safer speeds’PremiumSpeed limits to change under RAC trial three-year program

Speed limits in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret Rive have begun to change as part of the approved three-year speed reduction trial in partnership with RAC.

Warren Hately

Chair of the Margaret River Region Open Studio’s board Jim Davies.

artistic galaPremiumFestival adds on the talent for September showcase

The dates for this year’s Margaret River Region Open Studios event have been confirmed for September.

Warren Hately

An aerial view of the award-winning Basildene Manor.

top choicePremiumBasildene Manor scores big in awards

Margaret River’s luxurious Basildene Manor has won a coveted, customer-based award for the second year in a row

Warren Hately

Police have hosed down the claims.

no changePremiumFirearms Act changes have no effect on animal control

Authorities and licensed operators have shot down spurious claims about the effects of WA’s firearms laws on animal control

Warren Hately

Nature Conservation's Jodie Passmore will co-ordinate the big planting day.

green effortPremiumKey planting day in Rosa Brook on Sunday

Nature Conservation Margaret River Region aims to undertake the biggest planting effort of the year and the whole community’s invited

Warren Hately

James Halliday AM is auctioning off his Yarra Valley cellar holdings that includes dozens of premium Margaret River wines, including some rareties.

legendary cellarPremiumWine legend James Halliday auctions off cellar

One of the country’s most renowned wine critics is gearing up to auction off a prime selection of some of the best Margaret River wines ever to be released.

Warren Hately

She Shreds Open winner Grace Cook from Cowaramup.

surfingPremiumCapes surfers claim prizes at She Shreds

South West surfers have made a name for themselves at a women’s-only event held at Trigg earlier this month

Warren Hately

Ben Small was announced as the new face for Forrest despite strong polling to Labor in the south.

election outcomePremiumAugusta-Margaret River voters edge Labor

If polling booths across the Augusta-Margaret River shire determined the outcome of the Federal seat of Forrest, it could have been a Labor win – or even a victory for independent Dr Sue Chapman. 

Warren Hately