Many champions were celebrated at the weekend, but Cowaramup’s John Haddow recounted a very personal victory after winning at the Australian Longboard Titles.
Warren Hately
Police officers across the Capes are struggling with an increased workload from State Government reforms which their union says is keeping them from patrolling roads and town centres.
The new Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Budget includes a minor pay bump for councillors, their shire president and her deputy.
Margaret River has lost its status as the home of the World Surf League’s divisive midyear cut.
Staff costs have continued to skyrocket at the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River despite concerns about the cost-of-living crisis and ongoing pressures on local government.
Augusta’s deteriorated Turner Street Jetty may never be replaced after councillors last week voted to send the project back out for wider consultation amid concerns about costs.
Ratepayers are locked in for an average 4.9 per cent cost increase this year as the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River council last week steered through its biggest annual Budget ever.
French-Australian film festival and South West institution CinefestOz has launched the Margaret River component of this year’s 18th annual celebration of film and television.
Despite a booming focus on organic and biodynamic wines, the Margaret River region looks to have avoided major fallout affecting the national market.
Augusta residents have been told to gear up for a long-awaited community project connecting the township to Leeuwin lighthouse.
A South West celebration of the region’s connection with a northern neighbour is set to shine in September with the return of the two-week long Japan Festival.
Craig Duncan
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is taking action on the thorny issue of parking in the town centre.
Signatures on a Change.org petition protesting trial speed cuts on Cowaramup Bay Road have more than doubled since last week’s Times report outlining residents’ concerns.
The Preserve Gnarabup campaign has doubled down on its call for bushfire risks to be assessed at the contentious resort and village project facing approval from the State Government.
A local collaboration backed by State Government funding will see a limited number of spots for a year-long youth empowerment project set to run at the Margaret River Heart.
Ratepayers could be set to foot the bill in commissioning an independent bushfire risk assessment of the land for the Gnarabup resort and village development.
The St Vincent de Paul store on Station Road is reopening on Thursdays after shutting down in May for lack of volunteers.
Shadow health minister and Vasse MLA Libby Mettam said “tragedy is waiting in the wings” of Bunbury Regional Hospital if more isn’t done to help what doctors are calling a “dangerously busy” facility.
Employees are thrilled at the prospect of a new software system pitched to greatly increase efficiency and workflow for the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.
One of the region’s most respected photographers and watermen has launched a new book titled Life Around The Sea.
The region has garnered even more State champions following the third and final leg of the WA Junior Surfing Titles.
A new Aboriginal artwork by contemporary Noongar artist Melissa Riley was unveiled at the front of the Busselton Margaret River Airport departure terminal on Wednesday afternoon.
Daniel Hocking
Fermoy Estate held its Cosy with Cabernet event — as a part of the ongoing Cabin Fever festival — bringing several of its award-winning reserve cabernet sauvignon vintages out for guests to taste.
Busselton foreshore was lively with coloured lights and cheery patrons on Thursday night, as the Capes’ prestige winter food and wine festival celebrated its opening.
