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Monday, 18 January 2021
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Augusta-Margaret River Times

Heat warningBeat the heat as temps rise

After a sweltering two weeks in the region, Red Cross Australia has offered some important tips to help West Aussies beat the heat this summer.

Catherine Massey

Caves CrashesPremiumPolice call for info after string of crashes

A 23-year-old man was killed early on Wednesday morning in a single-car crash at a notorious Margaret River blackspot.

Catherine Massey

Surf ChampSol rides high on crest of wave in virtual comp

Surfing Australia will be hoping the 2020 Australian Junior Surf Championships will be the first and last to be held virtually, but Gracetown board rider Sol Pogue-Englert didn’t seem to mind.

Jackson Barrett

New chiefTalented winemaker returns to his roots

After a stint in the Eastern States, an up-and-comer bearing a famous name in West Australian winemaking is returning to the Margaret River region.

Jackson Barrett

EducationLocal school among WA top 50 for ATAR results

Margaret River Senior High School has finished inside the top 50 schools in the State for average ATAR results for 2020.

Jackson Barrett

Love storyPremiumLove shines bright like a diamond

Margaret River man Brian Walley said he was “smitten from the very first moment” he met his wife Mair in their Welsh hometown as teenagers. Now, they’re about to celebrate 75 years together.

Jackson Barrett

Ka-chingPremiumFamilies cash in and clean up in the South West

South West residents and visitors to the region have been cashing in on the new Containers for Change scheme, with local facilities seeing a significant increase in deposits as families clean up.

Jackson Barrett

Grounded againPremiumFlight route delay a blow to tourism

Further delays to Jetstar’s Melbourne to Busselton route has caused frustration in the region, as customers and tour operators alike are forced to wait another six months.

Jackson Barrett

Driver diesOne dead after crash at notorious South West blackspot

The tragedy comes just two weeks after two serious crashes within 12 hours of each other on the same stretch of road.

Daryna Zadvirna

Quarantine breachMargs man charged over a quarantine direction breach

A 43-year-old man Margaret River man has been arrested, charged and refused bail after failing to comply with a COVID quarantine direction

follow the rulesOpen season on marron fishery

The window of opportunity for South West recreational marron fishing officially opened this week, with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development set to be out in force.

Jackson Barrett

winning design for jetty projectPremiumCetacean design holds its head high for Busselton Jetty

It seems people will be watching for a different whale as they walk down Busselton Jetty in the future, after the Cetacean design won the poll for the new Australian Underwater Discovery Centre.

Ailish Delaney

Car v treeSecond crash on South West road

A man has been flown to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a tree.

Daryna Zadvirna

How good!Margaret River Pro locked in until 2024

Western Australia’s Margaret River Pro will continue on the elite World Surf League tour calendar until at least 2024 after securing a three-year extension.

Justin Chadwick

tragic accidentPremiumSW community rattled by abattoir worker’s death

A Cowaramup abattoir will remain closed today after a man died yesterday morning in a workplace accident, with the company offering its ‘deepest condolences’ to his family and colleagues.

Warren Hately and Michael Traill

flying highPerformer airborne again

Cowaramup-raised aerial performer Elke Uhd is back on dry land, but head over heels once again with a string of performances lined up for February’s Perth Fringe World.

Warren Hately

onslow incidentMan fined for illegal use of traps

A 69-year-old Margaret River man was fined in absentia at Onslow’s courthouse earlier this month for possession of illegal fish traps.

Warren Hately

nowhere to goPlastics press pause

Precious Plastic Margaret River has made the “unfortunate” move of pausing its collection of plastic lids as the volunteers behind the region’s eco-friendly venture eye potential homelessness.

water alertPremiumWaterwaybacterialwarning

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River and other agencies have warned residents on health risks in local waterways.

Warren Hately

main streetPremiumNearly over the line

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has pushed back their deadline for completion of the main street upgrade to allow line-marking to take place.

Warren Hately

housing crisisPremiumChristmas in tents looms

Dozens of shire residents are facing the prospect of Christmas living in tents, camping in the bush, staying with friends, or shifting from one overnight stay to another.

Warren Hately

housing crisisPremiumDream move soured fast

When Brett Lee and Sharon Carr never imagined undertaking a new restaurant venture while living in a caravan and facing major health concerns while homeless.

Warren Hately

Street fiestaParty time for street’s new look

Residents and businesses will be invited to celebrate the end of the Margaret River main street redevelopment with a street party on Friday January 29.

review pendingAngst over Communities plan

The Department of Communities this week reiterated comments the service in Margaret River was a trial program that would be “reviewed”.

Warren Hately

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