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Endangered speciesPremiumSouth West NRM calls on help to save endangered species

More funding is needed to help protect the South West region’s critically endangered hairy marron, an environmental management group says.

Ezra Kaye

ENEMIES TO LOVERS PremiumNew novel set in Margaret River a romantic, suspenseful tale

A murder is going to happen, and the only two people who can stop it are sworn enemies. 

Amber Lilley

Federal electionPremiumGreens launch Forrest campaign

The Greens have officially launched their campaign for the Federal election, in hopes of “turning Forrest green”. 

Daniel Hocking

SurfingPremiumMargaret River pair win Taj’s Small Fries titles

Margaret River pair Okie Fraser and Brody Mulik claimed titles in the 20th edition of Taj’s Small Fries held at Yallingup Beach last week.

Josh Kempton

Comedy Road TripPremiumComedy duo to debut Manjimup and Margaret River dates

2024 Spirit of the Adelaide Fringe award-winning duo Kel Balnaves and Amy Hetherington will bring their show down to the South West, with Margaret River and Manjimup being stops for the first time

Daniel Hocking

sad outcomeTwin stranded Risso’s dolphins euthanised near Augusta

Rangers were forced to put down two dolphins that became stranded on a beach near Augusta last week.

Warren Hately

WELCOME TO COUNTRYPremiumMargaret River Vintage to welcome cultures

International workers are encouraged to bring a flag or wear traditional clothing from their home country at the Margaret River wine region 2025 vintage celebration.

Melissa Pedelty

Housing market PremiumSouth West towns suffer rising cost of homeownership

Annual price increases for houses have slowed to their lowest yearly growth since the third quarter of 2022, despite an overall rise in combined capital house and unit prices. 

Sofia Fimognari

KarnidalePremiumKarnidale returns for its biggest circus festival yet

The 2025 Karnidale circus festival is back and bigger than ever for it’s 17th edition this week on January 17 and 18.

Ezra Kaye

Election promises PremiumNo new WA Labor money for maxed out high school

WA Labor has pledged they will “do what’s right” for the South West if re-elected, but that doesn’t include additional funding to improve the Margaret River Senior High School.

Sofia Fimognari

CricketJunior country week: BMRJCA under-16 B gold side win title

Busselton Margaret River Junior Cricket Association’s under-16 B gold side was the most successful of the association’s four teams competing at junior country week last week, taking out their division’s title.

Josh Kempton

Election non-commitments PremiumPremier defends not funding new Margaret River hospital

Despite desperate calls for improvements to the Margaret River Hospital, Premier Roger Cook has defended WA Labor making no funding commitments.

Sofia Fimognari

SurfingTaj’s Small Fries enters 20th year in Yallingup

Picturesque Yallingup Beach will play host to WA’s premier junior surfing event for the 20th time this week, with Australasia’s best junior surfers coming to the South West to compete in Taj’s Small Fries.

Josh Kempton

CricketSouth West pace ace makes long-awaited Scorchers debut

South West pace ace Mahli Beardman made his long-awaited debut for Perth Scorchers in their 61-run loss to Sydney Thunder at ENGIE Stadium on Monday night.

Josh Kempton

ANALYSIS ANALYSIS: 12 burning issues for the year ahead

The 12 top issues to watch in 2025

Warren Hately

economic boostPremiumSouth West visitor centre boosts economy by $40.3m

New research estimates Margaret River Visitor Centre users spent $40.3 million in the local area in the last financial year, highlighting the value of the community facilities.

Melissa Pedelty

fm radioPremiumRadio Margaret River set to be MR’s first local FM station

Margaret River is set to get its very first local FM radio station as a community organisation is preparing to hit the radio waves for the first time next month

Oliver Lane

Know your shirePremiumShire of Augusta-Margaret River council meetings return

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River will meet for the first of their 2025 ordinary council meetings this month. 

Sofia Fimognari

Kids in the kitchenPremiumYallingup cooking class now open for kid chefs

Specially trained Yallingup chef Sioban Baldini is bringing her cooking classes to the hands of children. 

Sofia Fimognari

CricketPremiumBMRJCA sends four teams to junior country week

The Busselton Margaret River Junior Cricket Association has sent four sides to the ongoing junior country week in Perth.

Josh Kempton

OUTBACK ARTISTPremiumWestern Australian outback artist on display in Yallingup

A Yallingup art gallery featuring West Australian outback landscapes is showcasing WA artist Judy Prosser’s latest works of the “wild” Kimberley. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

WA NewsPremiumTrapped person freed after crashing into tree in South West

Firefighters have used a chainsaw to free an injured person after a truck crashed into a tree before it fell on the vehicle, trapping him inside.

Caleb Runciman

hit the wallMRWA seeks new chair

The Margaret River Wine Association is on the hunt for a new independent chair.

Warren Hately

FREE BUSPremiumFree Margaret River beach bus coming in January

Locals and travellers in the Augusta-Margaret River shire will be able to make their way to the beach for free and not have to worry about parking their car in popular areas. 

Sofia Fimognari