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Access matting gives people living with disabilities or low mobility can access WA’s pristine coastline.

ACCESS AND INCLUSIONPremiumDisabled beach access extended for Gracetown Swimmers Beach

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River have announced it will extend the Gracetown Swimmers Beach matting trial until December 23.

Will Corbett

Jacquie Happ is the new chair of Margaret River Region Open Studios.

ARTS AND CULTUREPremiumJacquie Happ OAM to chair Margaret River art festival.

Margaret River Region Open Studios 2026 is set to come with a new look, with Jacquie Happ taking over as the chair for the arts event. 

Will Corbett

Nick Daicos’ thrilling Margaret River adventure - Explore the stunning south-west WA coastline in style with Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos. AAMI AFL Origin will be delivered with the support of Tourism WA, showcasing the best of the state to fans all over the country AFL / Tourism WA

AFLCommentsPremium‘Absolutely beautiful’: Vic star gushes over WA’s South West

Nick Daicos won’t get any love from WA fans in Saturday’s Origin blockbuster - but the Victorian star has plenty of love for our State’s South West after wining, dining and jet skiing his way around the region.

Jack Penniment

Margaret River Hawks' batsman Rumesh Silva.

CricketPremiumBulls suffer first defeat of the season

Margaret River Hawks handed Cowaramup Bulls their first A-grade loss of the season in the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association.

Jack Penniment

Casey Donovan is set to perform in the South West.

MUSIC Casey Donovan is heading to the South West

The South West will host two performances by iconic musician Casey Donovan as part of her This Is Me tour

Rose Patane

Sculptures by the Bay will return for the 2026 Dunsborough Arts Festival.

ARTS & CULTUREPremiumDunsborough Arts Festival returns for 25th year

The Dunsborough Arts Festival is gearing up for a big return over the March long weekend, marking 25 years of local creativity and music. 

Madelin Hayes

Manjimup's Ben Lagana swings.

CricketPremiumCountry cricketers in battle of the ages in annual Natt Cup

One of country cricket’s favourite traditions is on this weekend.

Jack Penniment

The Margaret River wine region will benefit from a new $9m partnership.

WINE O’CLOCKPremiumMargaret River wineries to benefit from $9m partnership

The Margaret River wine industry is set to benefit from a new $9 million partnership that looks to address gaps in wine tourism, sustainability and export opportunities in WA. 

Madelin Hayes

Vasse MLA and shadow fisheries minister Kirrilee Warr are set to host a fishing forum in Busselton.

DEMERSAL FISHING BANPremiumReeling fishers set to have their say at Busselton forum

Those affected by the demersal fishing ban will have the opportunity to air their grievances at an upcoming fishing forum in Busselton.

Madelin Hayes

Bunbury Fringe is among the recipients of the State Government arts funding.

ARTS AND CULTUREPremiumSouth West communities receive State Gov arts funding

Regional communities have received a boost for arts and festivals following a $780,000 State Government funding announcement. 

Madelin Hayes

The Tuart Forrest is only 3 per cent of its original size.

ENVIRONMENTPremiumSouth West forestry creates unique fundraiser

The Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group wants to use art to restore the forest but it needs the public’s help.

Will Corbett

Vivian Statham (Vivian Bullwinkel), Sister Survivor of the Banku Island massacre

REMEMBRANCEPremiumAugusta stops to reflect on nurses that died in WWII.

Augusta is set to welcome back it’s annual Nurses Memorial Service on Saturday morning, with the services dedicated to the nurses that died in World War II.

Will Corbett

An aerial view of Gnarabup.

TRAVELPremiumMargs claims podium in booking.com awards.

Margaret River has claimed high honours, being named one of the most welcoming places in Australia. 

Will Corbett

Ben Jacob uses local produce as much as possible.

LIFESTYLEPremiumSouth West chef headlines Subiaco food festival

Margaret River’s Ben Jacob is set to headline the Subi Spritz’s Sunday festival alongside renowned Si Paradiso head chef, Ben Ing.  

Will Corbett

Yallingup Oddbods Ethan Piggott

CricketPremiumBMRCA: Big scores among wicket hauls during first week back

Big scores among wicket hauls during first week back after break in round 10 of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association A-grade.

Jack Penniment

Vasse MP Libby Mettam speaks to Evans and Tate GM Paul Dargue.

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGEPremiumSW wineries don’t want wine bottles added to 10c scheme

The Margaret River Wine Association and local member Libby Mettam have penned letters to the state government, asking to delay the inclusion of wine bottles in the containers for change program. 

Will Corbett

Forrest MHR Ben Small speaks in Parliament.

PARLIAMENT PremiumSmall calls for alcohol excise reform

Forrest MP Ben Small has backed the two-year ‘beer tax’ freeze, which is set to see the biannual alcohol excise held for 24 months.  

Will Corbett

Jake Ghiretti

WindsurfingPremiumLocal windsurfers showed off their skills

South West’s best windsurfers put on a spectacle at Surfers Point at the Margaret River Wave Classic, with two locals taking out their respective titles. 

Jack Penniment

LAHORE, PAKISTAN - JANUARY 29: Mahli Beardman of Australia celebrates wicket of Shadab Khan during the T20 International match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium on January 29, 2026 in Lahore, Pakistan. (Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images)

CricketPremiumBeardman beats ‘a lot of nerves’ to shine on Aussie debut

Mahli Beardman was filled with nerves in the early stages of his international debut, but the WA speedster says he is proud of how he bounced back to overcome a tough start.

Josh Kempton

The angel ring at Cosy Corner, near Hamelin Bay.

OCEAN SAFETYPremiumHamelin Bay rescue highlights lifesaving angel rings

In light of recent rescue missions in the South West, Recfishwest is reminding recreational water users about the lifesaving angel rings positioned at beaches around the State.

Madelin Hayes

Debbie Tapper, Geoff Spencer and Dagmar Peters at the Busselton Foodbank mobile stop.

COST OF LIVING CRISISPremiumMore South West residents turn to mobile Foodbank services

Foodbank WA is encouraging more South West residents to access its mobile food relief service as cost-of-living pressures continue to increase.

Madelin Hayes

Laura Stocker has stepped down from WAFarmers after years advocating for the dairy industry.

Pretty GoudaPremiumWAFarmers’ Laura Stocker steps down after dairy APC

WAFarmers dairy executive Laura Stocker has stepped away from the advocacy group after six-and-a-half years of tireless work championing the WA dairy industry.

Georgia Campion

Naturaliste Volunteer Marine Rescue commander Paul Bresland and skipper Dan Crosbie have praised the bravery of a 13-year-old boy who helped save his famly's life after they were swept out to sea.

SEA RESCUEPremiumBoy hailed a hero after family swept out to sea

Marine rescue volunteers have described a harrowing sea ordeal that saw a mother and her children swept kilometres out to sea – and a young boy praised as a hero for helping save their lives.

Madelin Hayes

Ella Roberts is part of sports talent from the South West.

SportPremiumAMR Shire kicks in $5000 for young athletes

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River council has continued a nearly 20-year long history of donating to the South West Academy of Sport by giving $5000 to the regional organisation.  

Will Corbett