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A mock-up for the planned South West Wildlife Hospital.

WildlifePremiumplans for the South West Wildlife Hospital taking shape

The dreams of a South West Wildlife Rescue are getting closer to reality with plans for the South West’s very first Wildlife Hospital taking shape. 

Craig Duncan

Pristine coastline on show during the 2026 Margaret River Ultra Marathon.

Ultra MarathonPremiumMargaret River Ultra Marathon took the region with 2000

The 2026 Margaret River Ultra Marathon saw 2000 competitor’s take part over the weekend through the coastal course through the South West region. 

Jack Penniment

Charlotte Thomas, Daisy Pearce, Ella Roberts and Isabella Lewis with Auskickers.

FootballPremiumAll girls Auskick programs helping the rise in participation

The South West has seen a rise in girls junior football participation numbers with clubs all over the region proud of the development. 

Jack Penniment

Philip Gostelow was selected as a finalist in the 2025 Head On Photo Awards for his portrait of Noli Rictor, photographed on country in Tjuntjuntjara, Great Victoria Desert.

PHOTOGRAPHYPremiumWorld-renowned Head On Photo Awards set for Margaret River

An internationally recognised photography competition will bring some of the world’s most striking and thought-provoking images to Margaret River.

Madelin Hayes

Cowaramup residents rally against the proposed petrol station on the corner of Peake Street and Bussell Highway.

MOOVE ONPremiumMore than 100 protest Cowaramup petrol station

More than 100 residents rallied in Cowaramup armed with signs on Tuesday night in protest of a proposed petrol station on the corner of Peake Street and Bussell Highway.

Madelin Hayes

South West Development Comission chief executive Cate Brooks, Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis and South West minister Don Punch.

STATE BUDGETPremiumMargaret River feels “forgotten” in State Budget

Questions over whether Margaret River received its fair share of State Budget funding took centre stage last week, as community leaders warned the region is struggling to keep pace with rapid growth.

Craig Duncan and Madelin Hayes

Margaret River is a stand-out spot for stargazing new research shows.

GlampingPremiumMargaret River noted as standout stargazing spot

Margaret River has been noted as a stand-out location for stargazing in a new study of glamping spots across WA.

Craig Duncan

Soliaries is one of the pieces of work which will be displayed in the upcoming The Memory of Trees exhibition in Margaret River.

ART EXHIBITION PremiumNew exhibition to open at Margaret River HEART

Two artists from the South West will open their latest exhibition this month, further exploring their fascination with the influence of natural landscapes. 

Rose Patane

Nature Conservation’s Friends of Wooditjup Bilya program officer Lauren Scanlon.

ConservationPremiumConservation group to host nature celebration festival

Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is inviting the community to roll up their sleeves on June 7 for a new one-day tree planting festival — Together with Nature.

Craig Duncan

The start line at the Margaret River Ultra Marathon.

Ultra MarathonPremiumTrail runners prepare for iconic coastal endurance race

The Margaret River Ultra Marathon will return to the South West this weekend, with thousands of runners set to take on some of the region’s most scenic and demanding terrain on Saturday and Sunday.

Jack Penniment

Augusta-Margaret River players celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumHawks men going for three wins in a row

Augusta-Margaret River are in the box seat to win three games on the trot after a big win on the road against Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault. 

Jack Penniment

Beerfarm blaze at Cabin Fever.

FESTIVAL FUNPremiumCabin Fever returns with biggest ever line-up for 10th year

Cabin Fever has dropped their biggest program line-up to date for the festival’s 10th year anniversary. 

Madelin Hayes

South West mum Daniella Catania received a life-changing cancer diagnosis at just 30 years of age.

HealthPremiumSouth West mum urging community to support cancer research

A WA mum is urging the community to give what they can to support cancer research, following her own life-changing cancer diagnosis at just 30 years old. 

Craig Duncan

Shelter Brewing Co's Jason Credaro, Sophie Berryman, Chaewoong Bae, Marcia Alegria and Edd Carrington with the best porter-stout draught 2026 trophy.

CHEERS!PremiumSouth West beers prove stout-standing at awards night

South West breweries have poured their way to the top at the 2026 Perth Royal Beer Awards, with the region’s beer scene dominating across multiple categories.

Madelin Hayes

Margaret River’s Mind-Ed has been named the National Communities in Action Award winner at the 2026 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards on April 29 at a prestigious Sydney event. 

Mental HealthPremiumMargaret River’s Mind-Ed earns national award

Margaret River’s Mind-Ed has been named the National Communities in Action Award winner at the 2026 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards on April 29 at a prestigious Sydney event. 

Craig Duncan

Participants can opt for a 20km or 35km course from Yallingup to Dunsborough for 2026 Coastrek Margaret River.

MENTAL HEALTHPremiumCoastrek Margaret River to return in 2026

Trekkers are being invited to lace up their hiking boots for this year’s Coastrek Margaret River, returning in October with its most challenging South West route yet.

Madelin Hayes

Olive Hardy during the 2026 WA Surf Masters Championships.

SurfingPremiumSouth West’s next best surfers taking on the country

Some of the South West’s emerging junior surfers will travel east to compete at the 2026 Australian Interschools Surfing Championships next week.

Jack Penniment

Bernice Barry will feature in the Margaret River Readers and Writers line-up this month.

READERS & WRITERSPremiumWA author Bernice Barry heads to Readers & Writers Fest

Writing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes of historical fiction when West Australian author Bernice Barry appears at this year’s Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival.

Madelin Hayes

South West tourism operators have a cautious outlook for the months ahead.

TOURISMPremiumHoliday hesitation slows South West visitor spending

Tourism operators in the South West are reporting a downturn in trade ahead of winter, as global uncertainty and rising costs reshape visitor behaviour.

Madelin Hayes

Howard Park Wines director and Friends of WA Wine member Natalie Burch is calling for a pause on the inclusion of wine bottles in the WA Container Deposit Scheme.

WA NEWSPremiumContainers for Change to impact wine industry

Western Australia’s wine industry is warning of significant disruption as wine bottles are set to be included in the Containers for Change scheme from July 1.

Madelin Hayes

The thermal imaging camera at Leeuwin lighthouse is collecting data and information on whale movements and behaviours.

WORKING FOR WHALESPremiumThermal imaging trial sheds light on whale movements

Humpback whale migration patterns are being further studied through a thermal imaging camera trial off the coast of Augusta. 

Madelin Hayes

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is seeking feedback on a development application for a service station at 2 Peake Street, Cowaramup.

Community feedbackPremiumCommunity feedback wanted on Cowaramup service station

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is calling for feedback on a development application for a service station at 2 Peake Street, Cowaramup.

Craig Duncan

Draft plans regarding Witchcliffe are open for public feedback.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK PremiumWitchcliffe drafts plans are open for community feedback

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River community is being invited to share their feedback on two revised draft plans aimed at establishing long-term visions for Witchcliffe’s main street

Rose Patane

King of the Park drew a big crowd on Sunday.

SkatingPremiumNew skate event attracts strong turnout

King of the Park drew a strong crowd to Margaret River Skate Park, with the new team-based skate event delivering a full afternoon of competition and community activity.

Jack Penniment