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Moves questionedPremiumShire to launch ‘costly’ wards review despite shake-up

A majority of councillors have voted to forge ahead with a costly review of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s dumped wards system.

Warren Hately

taking a breakPremiumShire chief executive taking 12-week break

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River chief executive Stephanie Addison-Brown will take her first major holiday since taking the job in 2019.

Warren Hately

housing crunchPremiumShire president points to State and Feds for housing crisis

On the eve of WA Homelessness Week, Shire president Paula Cristoffanini has reiterated the council’s concerns about the region’s housing crisis.

Warren Hately

5-star reviewPremiumComment for Gnarabup resort and village proposal

Residents wanting to comment on the latest environmental review of the proposed Westin Margaret River Resort & Spa and its associated village development have until only Tuesday.

Warren Hately

arts iconArts icon eyes Arts Margaret River’s 50th birthday

Local community arts icon Heather Locke is calling on all past and present volunteers to help prepare for Arts Margaret River’s 50th birthday celebrations.

Warren Hately

equestrianMargaret River riders score at State dressage competition

Local junior equestrian riders have punched well above their weight at the recent State titles, paving the way for them to compete at the Australian Interschool Championships later this year.

Warren Hately

council pay jumpPremiumCouncillors and president receive pay increase

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s elected officials have received their first pay rise in years as inflation continues to bite.

Warren Hately

new presidentPremiumBailey new chamber president

Margaret River’s Chamber of Commerce has enjoyed a smooth handing of the guard with deputy Miriam Bailey appointed to the presidency.

Warren Hately

strength to strengthPremiumArtists celebrate nine years in a row for Open Studios

Veteran artists say they keep coming back for Margaret River Region Open Studios because it’s the highlight of their annual calendar – and for art lovers and visitors for the region too.

Warren Hately

silver starPremiumStudent chef Ben Connell to represent WA in September

One of the region’s brightest up-and-coming young chefs will represent the State in national culinary awards in Melbourne in September.

Warren Hately

difficult decisionsPremiumShire council passes ‘challenging’ budget

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has delivered a balanced budget responding to the region’s “challenging economic and labour environment”.

Warren Hately

boom townPremiumCowaramup leads regional town growth with 30 per cent rise

Already known as one of the fastest-growing regional towns in Australia, figures reveal Cowaramup has added almost 600 new residents since the 2016 Census.

Warren Hately

storm damagePremiumStorm damage and sleepless nights for emergency crews

Fierce and unrelenting winter storms this week led to power outages and numerous reports of downed trees blocking major roads.

Warren Hately

footballFormer Bunbury Bulldog Aiden Clarke dominates for Swans

In just his second full season in the WAFL, the 23-year-old has been instrumental in the Swans’ push towards finals.  

Luke McPherson

Commonwealth Games 2022PremiumHow our South West athletes are faring in the Comm Games

Busselton athlete Nina Kennedy has restored Australia’s dominance in the Commonwealth Games women’s pole vault with a dominant display in Birmingham, while Bunbury teenager Alex Saffy took home silver.

Luke McPherson

SW ChampsPremiumPeel teams dominate SW regional netball championship

Despite some less-than-favourable weather conditions, Bunbury’s South West Sports Centre became a hive of activity for netballers of all ages in the South West & Peel Regional Championships.

Carly Laden

cow town warningPremiumRoad death warning as Cowaramup listed in RAC survey

WA’s RAC has identified Cowaramup’s busy town centre as one of the State’s riskiest regional roads and intersections in a damning new report.

Warren Hately

SWFL 2022PremiumHawks fly high over Eagles

A nine-goal haul from veteran forwards Mitch Gerrans and Tim Noakes has helped Augusta-Margaret River hold off Collie Eagles to secure a 37-point win.

Carly Laden

cost of tourismTraders call for more State Government support

The State Government has tipped water on calls for greater support to businesses and ratepayers footing the bill for the region’s booming tourism economy.

Warren Hately

winelovers uniteMargaret River wine region coup on international stage

The Margaret River Wine Association has welcomed news a major international digital platform has curated an extensive guide for consumers interested in wines from the region.

Warren Hately

costs risingPremiumShire sees increased wages pressure from private sector

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River says it is facing increasing wages pressure, with competition from the private sector likely a factor in wage negotiations currently in progress.

Warren Hately

charity callsPremiumCoastrek sees women unite raising funds for Beyond Blue

A group of Capes women are hard at work training for a massive national fundraiser along the Cape-to-Cape Track in October.

Warren Hately

weed eradicationPremiumCalgardup blaze clears the way for weed controls

Nature Conservation Margaret River’s new arum lily chief says there’s a “silver lining” behind December’s devastating Calgardup bushfire.

Warren Hately

outsider artistsGallery showcases new exhibition One Of Us

A new exhibition of some of the region’s wildest artists kicks off in Cowaramup this weekend.

Warren Hately