International surfers Tatiana Weston-Webb and Filipe Toledo completed a Brazilian blitz as the Margaret River Pro came to an end earlier this week.
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Locally-made organ donation documentary Dying To Live will screen for the first time at the Margaret River Heart next week.
Warren Hately
One of the region’s young surfers was awarded a silver star for bravery at WA Surf Lifesaving headquarters last Friday.
Past and future main street closures were front and centre of a meeting between traders and the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River last week.
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has put timed parking back on the agenda for the newly redeveloped central business district.
Last Thursday’s meeting with Shire of Augusta-Margaret River boffins heard main street traders argue about the fallout from the reopening of Fearn Avenue to traffic earlier this year.
Health Minister Roger Cook has declined to respond to a shortfall in services at the overworked Margaret River Hospital.
The State Government will discontinue its drum line strategy off the Capes coast, with evidence the approach is not effective.
Gay rights group Busselton Pride Alliance demands Edith Cowan University revoke the honorary doctorate given to former Liberal MP Barry House unless he apologises for previous “homophobic” comments.
Bethany Hiatt
While Margaret River’s entries in this year’s Pro had a reality check early in this year’s contest, the locals saluted their chance at the big time.
A tantalising extra wildcard slot has allowed Cyrus Cox to squeak through to join Jacob Willcox and Willow Hardy in this year’s Margaret River Pro.
Writing workshops start this weekend as part of the Shire’s efforts to upskill the region’s young people.
The region’s hospitality sector fears the relationship with Perth’s tourism market was undermined by the chaos surrounding Friday’s confused city lockdown.
Warren Hately, Taylar Amonini & Steve Butler
It is full steam ahead for this weekend’s Margaret River Pro despite some last-minute panic caused by the COVID-19 lockdown in Perth.
A spate of opportunistic thefts and frauds have come to an end after local police caught the teenagers allegedly involved.
Authorities are begging Capes residents to take the SafeWA app seriously.
Plans for the proposed Westin Margaret River Resort & Spa and its accompanying village development will be lodged with the WA Planning Commission next month.
Margaret River wine industry veteran Nigel Gallop says all parties must come together in a round table forum well before the start of next year’s vintage.
Key figures in the South West have called on Premier Mark McGowan to get a better plan in place for any future snap lockdowns.
Anger and confusion has raged in the State’s South West at the weekend over the McGowan Government decision to allow metropolitan travellers into the region.
Steve Butler and Warren Hately
Although the Margaret River Pro is another week away, the action starts for locals on Tuesday with the coveted trials firing up at Mainbreak.
The Augusta-Margaret River Hawks will be gearing up to continue their undefeated run when they get set to face South Bunbury on Sunday.
The Margaret River Heart is rapidly turning into comedy central as yet another famous Aussie comic adds a South West stopover to his national tour.
Living in Margaret River again and loving it, big-wave surfer Felicity Palmateer says she’s finally finding a balance between competitive ambitions and creative fulfilment after years on the road.
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