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Spare Parts Puppet Theatre will present Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge at Nala Bardip Mia, Maragaret River Heart, in September.

FRIENDSHIP AND MEMORIES PremiumNew show to share adaption of classic children’s book

A new show celebrating intergenerational friendship and exploring the power of memories connecting people will hit the stage in Margaret River later this year. 

Rose Patane

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is seeking people to join a working group to tackle illegal camping.

Community voicesMargaret River calling on community to stop illegal camping

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has been working with community members for the past year to find balanced, practical solutions to illegal camping, and hopes to add new voices to its form. 

Craig Duncan

The loss spells trouble for Augusta-Margaret River’s finals hopes.

FootballPremiumHawks finals hopes suffer major setback after big defeat

Augusta-Margaret River’s finals hopes have suffered a major setback after the Hawks were outclassed by Carey Park by 72 points. 

Jack Penniment

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River council.

Local GovernmentPremiumCamping and bin fees to rise in Margaret River’s budget

Those wanting to visit Margaret River could be paying more alongside locals who could see an uptick in their bin fees with the shire set to vote on its 2026/27 budget next week. 

Craig Duncan

Howard Park Wines 40th Anniversary Cellar Door Celebration will feature a lineup of iconic drops.

CELEBRATION OF WINEPremiumHoward Park celebrates 40 years with cellar door experience

Wine enthusiasts are invited to celebrate 40 years of Howard Park through cellar-door experience next month

Madelin Hayes

About 30 of the South West’s most promising young players were among almost 160 from across regional Western Australia who took part in Football West’s inaugural State Regional Carnival.

SoccerPremiumSouth West’s future soccer stars put on a show at carnival

Around 30 of the South West’s best competed against their peers at Football West’s inaugural State regional carnival earlier this month.

Jack Penniment

Bunbury's Mikayla Edwards took part in last year’s Fever In Time program.

NetballPremiumPromising young netballers selected for Fever in Time

The South West will again be strongly represented on Netball WA’s performance pathway after more than 20 players, along with two coaches, were selected in the 2026 Fever in Time program.

Jack Penniment

Donnybrooks Reece Ralston celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL set for massive final five rounds

The race for the top five is well and truly on with five weeks to play in the South West Football League season.

Jack Penniment

Voices for Forrest Inc is calling on residents across the Forrest electorate to have their say on the future of Federal representation.

Federal Politics PremiumVoices for Forrest ready to start their fight again

The South West’s independent movement is ready to start their fight again, following a competitive effort at the last Federal Election. 

Craig Duncan

Matt Corby is set to headline the 2026 Good Day Sunshine Festival line-up.

GOOD DAY SUNSHINEPremiumMatt Corby to headline 2026 Good Day Sunshine

Australian music favourite Matt Corby has been unveiled as the headline performer in the star-studded Good Day Sunshine Festival line-up set to hit Margaret River this October.

Madelin Hayes

Capes Fauna Project’s Michael Anderson, Cape Naturaliste Conservation Enterprise officer Mandy Polley and Undalup Association’s Lachy McKay with a wildlife camera.

CAPTURING THE CAPEPremiumNew cameras to capture Cape Naturaliste wildlife habits

Scientists and conservationists are set to gain a fresh perspective on South West fauna with the installation of new wildlife cameras. 

Madelin Hayes

The aftermath of the Nanga Brook fire.

Fire FundingPremiumSouth West shire’s benefit from bushfire spending

Several South West shires are set to benefit from the latest round of bushfire mitigation activity fund grants, with the State spending more than $5.1 million to prepare for bushfire season.

Craig Duncan

Lake Albany and Vasse MLA Libby Mettam.

Youth ParliamentTeen represents Margaret River in Youth Parliament

Lake Albany is among four young leaders from the South West who represented the region in Parliament this week as part of a youth leadership program.

Madelin Hayes

Documentary filmmaker Alastair Bruce won the best cinematography award at the 2026 Australia Youth Film Festival for Where the Rain Goes.

WINNING FILMSouth West filmmaker wins big at film festival

A young filmmaker hailing from Margaret River and Busselton has been recognised on the national stage for a documentary film highlighting water scarcity in the Wheatbelt. 

Madelin Hayes

Author of Heartwood: The Art And ScienceOf Growing Trees for Conservation and Profit, Rowan Reid.

Chance to learnChance to learn from leading agroforestry educators

Farmers, landholders and rural professionals have the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s leading agroforestry educators next month

Craig Duncan

The Stella Bella team preparing for vintage 2024.

Standout DropStella Bella Cab Sav wins Queensland Grand Champion wine

Stella Bella’s 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon was crowned Grand Champion Wine of Show at the 2026 Royal Queensland Wine Awards last week earning the prestigious Angelo Puglisi Trophy at the event. 

Craig Duncan

Gypsea Tails owner Taz Grace and Zeus the rescue dog.

Rescue DogGoFundMe launched as rescue dog Zeus fights for life

A Margaret River couple is calling on the community to help save their beloved rescue dog Zeus, launching a GoFundMe campaign after a routine cancer surgery became a costly fight for his life. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

South West's Leroy Anderson fires off a handball.

FootballColts coach reflects on third straight grand final defeat

The South West colts finished their CBH Group Country Championships campaign with plenty of positives despite falling short in the division one grand final for the third straight year. 

Jack Penniment

South West division one team at the 2026 Nutrien Ag Solutions Men’s Country Championships.

FootballGrand final defeat can’t take away from three-year run

The South West’s bid for a historic third straight Nutrien Ag Solutions Men’s Country Championships division one title came to an end on Sunday but coach Seth White said he remained proud of the teams efforts.

Jack Penniment

FAWNA volunteer Yoka Murray and Suzanne Strapp feed a tawny frogmouth.

BIRD FLUCall for isolation facility as State’s bird flu count rises

Wildlife carers across the South West are urgently calling for a dedicated quarantine facility and greater government support, warning the region is ill-equipped to respond.

Madelin Hayes

The Jungle Giants bassist Andrew Dooris, far left, said the tour marked the biggest overhaul of live shows in the group’s history.

JUNGLE GIANTSThe Jungle Giants gear up for South West return

The Jungle Giants are promising more than just a greatest hits set when they arrive in the South West this week, bringing what they describe as the “biggest technical leap” in a tour so far. 

Madelin Hayes

South West have been denied a three-peat at the Country Football Championships by a clinical Peel outfit.

FootballHow South West stormed into the country championships finale

South West’s bid for a third straight Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Championships division one title fell just short on Sunday, but an unbeaten run through the qualifying rounds showed the region’s class.

Jack Penniment

Dylan Scott assesses his options for South West colts.

FootballChampionship run ended in decider after strong pool games

The South West colts produced a great campaign at the CBH Group Country Championships to earn their place in the grand final after an impressive opening day at Scotch College last Thursday. 

Jack Penniment

South West have been denied a three-peat at the country football championships by clinical Peel outfit.

FootballCommentsSouth West denied three-peat at country football champs

South West have fallen short of another historic three-peat at the 2026 Nutrien Ag Solutions Men’s Country Championships division 1 going down to Peel by 33 points on Sunday

Jack Penniment