In celebration of mental health week, Mind Ed is hosting a coastal walk and talk in Margaret River.
Seth Carter
More paramedics tighter eRideable rules and stronger climate action are among the issues the shire will take to the State Government after being identified as community concerns.
Madelin Hayes
A shark warning has been issued for beaches between Dunsborough and Cape Naturaliste after increased shark sightings and tagged shark detections over the past three days
Gracetown once again provided the backdrop for some of the South West’s emerging surfing talent, with the Gracetown Grommets event reaching its 30th year on the weekend.
Jack Penniment and Madelin Hayes
South West fast bowler Mahli Beardman has taken another step in his return to competitive cricket after featuring in Western Australia’s opening two One Day Cup matches.
Jack Penniment and Josh Kempton
A South West road trip has taken out second place among WA’s top touring routes, with its mix of coast, forests and vineyards earning it a spot among Australia’s best.
After a slow first two weeks Margaret River’s Ella Roberts is airborne as West Coast secure back-to-back AFLW wins.
Jack Penniment
Cowaramup is one step closer to easing traffic woes after the council backed a moo-ve on for Main Roads WA to create a perimeter road feasibility study.
A celebration of wellness returns to Yallingup in November, with all net proceeds donated to mental health services Radiance Network South West and Busselton Community Safe Space.
Farmers with burning questions about soil are being invited to get their hands dirty with an internationally recognised expert
New Zealand reggae icons Katchafire will hit South West stages in October, bringing their cool grooves and uplifting vibes to Margaret River and Bunbury.
WA’s tourism industry may be celebrating a record $19.2 billion visitor spend, but the region’s tourism body said the figures masked a tougher year for many operators in the South West.
A new fit-for-purpose breast screening clinic opened its doors on Monday, giving women across the South West access to upgraded screening and assessment services.
Rose Patane
Memories remain vivid as ever 30 years on from the cliff collapse that killed nine people and forever changed the small coastal community of Gracetown.
Augusta-Margaret River’s South West Football League colts season has come to an end after South Bunbury held on for an 11-point preliminary final victory at Hands Memorial Oval on Sunday.
There will be a new kid on the block in Yallingup’s dining scene come summer, with Snake + Herring expanding with a new tasting room and bistro.
These critically-endangered western ringtail possums may not have caught a wave, but they certainly looked ready to hit the surf after being reunited in a holidaymaker’s wetsuit.
Works have begun to restore Augusta’s Turner Street Jetty, which has been out of action since last May because of serious structural deterioration.
While excited to see the South West receive WA’s first dedicated regional wildlife hospital, wildlife rescue volunteers claim to have been cut out of discussions despite their years of advocacy.
Craig Duncan
Margaret River have secured back-to-back Australian Boardriders Battle WA Regional Qualifier titles, with Yallingup also booking their place at next year’s national final.
The Collie Art Prize will return to the South West in 2027, with entries for the exhibition set to open in October.
The Environmental Protection Authority is determining whether or not to assess a sand mine proposal in Yallingup after it received nearly 400 public comments.
A Margaret River historian is calling for ugent action to protect ancient fossils in Augusta, warning the site is being destroyed before the public has had a chance to understand its significance.
For diners at Cowaramup’s newest winery, the journey from paddock to plate is only a few steps away.
