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

FootballPremiumDouble defeat again for Hawks

Augusta-Margaret River’s finals hopes took another hit on Sunday, with the Hawks surrendering an early advantage to fall 24 points short against Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault at Gloucester Park.

Jack Penniment

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River council.

RatesPremiumSouth West shire makes new rating models for holiday homes

A South West shire has backed down from a move to rate short-term rentals like hotels after community outcry, instead creating a new category for ratepayers. 

Craig Duncan

Royal Air Force veteran and former prisoner of war Brian Walley turns 104.

Living LegendPremiumWWII veteran Brian Walley is celebrating his 104th birthday

Margaret River’s own WWII veteran Brian Walley is celebrating his 104th birthday, surrounded by family travelling from across the globe.

Craig Duncan

Augusta's Turner Street Jetty.

Local Government PremiumTurner Street Jetty repairs add $115,000 to repair cost

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River closed the 100-year-old Turner Street Jetty over public safety concerns in 2025, and will now spend more than $750,000 restoring it for the community. 

Craig Duncan

West Coast AFLW stars Charlie Thomas and Ella Roberts have been selected to play for Australia in the upcoming Australia Vs Ireland match.

FootballPremiumMargaret River’s Ella Roberts to pull on the green and gold

After a standout year for West Coast Ella Roberts has earnt a spot to represent Australia in the 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland game in Sydney on August 1.

Jack Penniment

Bunnings, IGA and Mitre 10 followed Coles in committing to remove second generation anticoagulant rodenticides from shelves by 30 June.

More to be DonePremiumConservationists cheer as owl killing poison leaves shelves

Conservationists across the country had something to celebrate this week with Bunnings, IGA and Mitre 10 removing insidious owl-killing rat poisons from their shelves — but the fight is not over yet.  

Craig Duncan

South West residents are being urged to ditch the booze next month to raise money for Cancer Council.

DRY JULY PremiumSouth West residents encouraged to take part in Dry July

This July, Cancer Council WA is encouraging South West residents to ditch the booze in a bid to support a good cause. 

Rose Patane

Jasper Harvey is taking on the Arctic Circle alone in the fourth season of SBS's Alone Australia.

Local LegendPremiumMargaret River’s Jasper Harvey takes on Arctic Circle

A Margaret River permaculture practitioner is stepping away from the fertile soil of the South West to take on the wilds of the Arctic Circle alone in a new series of Alone Australia.  

Craig Duncan

Pair’d Margaret River Region received a Silver award in the Festival Category at this year's Eventex Awards.

AWARDS PremiumPair’d recognised with internationally recognised award

One of Margaret River’s most prestigious events has be recognised internationally as as part through the annual Eventex Awards

Rose Patane

Daniel Spechtenhauser, Asha Daisy Hodgson, 8, Genevieve Hodgson and Manuel Binder at the global IDEASforEARS Children’s Invention Contest.

Top TalentPremiumCowaramup eight-year-old takes talent to the global stage

An eight-year-old from Cowaramup has taken her talent to the global stage with a design to help improve the lives of people with hearing loss.

Craig Duncan

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam railed against the expansion of WA's Containers for Change scheme.

State Politics PremiumLibby Mettam joins Containers for Change expansion criticism

Plan to expand the Containers for Change scheme to include wine and spirit bottles has been slammed in Parliament last week, with Opposition members claiming regional communities have not been “heard”. 

Craig Duncan

Elevated walkways across wet and low-lying areas,

HikingPremiumCape to cape trail given major upgrades

The week long hike from Augusta to Dunsborough has been given some much needed love, thanks to a $3.5 million investment. 

Craig Duncan

Some of the art on show at Margaret River Region Open Studios launch event in 2025.

ArtsPremiumNew art ambassadors steer direction of Open Studios

Margaret River Region Open Studios. have appointed four new regional representatives for Busselton, Dunsborough, Cowaramup and Margaret River to help the event reach new audiences. 

Craig Duncan

The Gracetown beach access matting trial.

WALGA Awards PremiumMargaret River highly commended for accessibility effort

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River have been highly commended by a Statewide body, for their efforts improving beach accessibility.

Craig Duncan

Margaret River Netball Association took out the under-16 division 2 title.

NetballPremiumMargaret River secure two titles at netball regional champs

The South West and Peel regions’ best young netballers showcased their talent in Bunbury at the weekend as Margaret River claimed both the under-13 division two and under-16 division two titles.

Jack Penniment

Augusta-Margaret Rivers’ Kaspa Donovan kicks for goal.

FootballPremiumHawks sides sit in sixth with tough run ahead

Augusta-Margaret River have fallen behind Donnybrook on the South West Football League ladder, now sitting in sixth after a nine-point defeat in a thriller at VC Mitchell Park on Sunday

Jack Penniment

Tony and Sarah Howell.

CANCER AWARENESS PremiumSouth West cancer survivor shares her message

A South West cancer survivor has reminded people to get symptoms checked this bowel cancer awareness month

Rose Patane

In round seven, 11 regional products took part in East Perth's colts clash against Claremont, all from the South West.

FootballPremiumSouth West footballers leading the way for East Perth

The South West continues to be a breeding ground for talent in the WAFL, with multiple locals representing the East Perth Football Club so far this year.

Jack Penniment

A humpback whale and her calf in Geographe Bay.

Marine lifePremiumJuvenile whale entangled in ropes off South West coast

Authorities are searching for a juvenile humpback whale entangled in floats and rope off the South West coast, with boaters urged to report sightings as crews race to locate the animal.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The South West has recorded the strongest GP workforce in regional Western Australia

HealthcarePremiumSouth West gains 21 GPs but housing pressures mount

The South West has recorded the strongest GP workforce in regional Western Australia, but health leaders warn housing shortages could threaten future growth.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Wine bottles will soon be accepted as part of the Containers for Change program.

RecyclingPremiumEnvironment minister talks up Containers for Change

WA Environment Minister Mathew Swinbourn has talked up expansion of the Containers for Change program in Parliament, despite producers’ opposition. 

Craig Duncan

Augusta-Margaret River will remain in the top five if they defeat Donnybrook on the road this Saturday.

FootballPremiumHawks women’s side keep opposition scoreless again

South Bunbury secured a 39-point win over Augusta Margaret River at Gloucester Park on Saturday, 9.12 (66) to 4.3 (27), controlling the contest after an early arm wrestle.

Jack Penniment

The community is being called upon to roll up their sleeves for a planting day in Dunsborough.

PLANTING DAYPremiumPlanting day to revive Dunsborough’s Dugalup Brook

Green thumbs are being invited to get their hands dirty at an upcoming planting day in Dunsborough. 

Madelin Hayes

Xanadu senior winemaker Glenn Goodall and chief executive Darren Rathbone.

WINE AWARDS PremiumXanadu’s cab sav wins national wine award

The Margaret River wine region took centre stage at the National Wine Show of Australia awards, taking home the ceremony’s top-three gongs. 

Madelin Hayes