The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has intervened again to remove unauthorised works they say harmed the natural environment.
Warren Hately
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River chiefs have reiterated that State and Federal Governments must come to the party to relieve growing financial pressure on residents.
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region and its supporters are turning their attention to another key coastal location needing some love.
A unique opportunity to get a foot in the door of one of the region’s fastest-growing markets went on sale this month.
A Cowaramup woman was honoured this week with the nation’s highest recognition for her long involvement in the scouting movement.
No timeline for a major expansion of Cowaramup Primary School will be known until the State Budget is handed down next week.
WA Police will be on the lookout for motorists exceeding the new trial speed limits ushered in across the Augusta-Margaret River shire.
WA Chief Scientist and Margaret River resident Peter Klinken has quietly retired from the State’s top advisory job and sought to leave the limelight too.
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is eyeing a possible appeal of the recent environmental approval for a contentious resort at Gnarabup.
Three of four Margaret River Netball Association squads have returned victorious from a major WA Day competition held in Perth.
Parents have celebrated the launch of an emergency public address system at Cowaramup Primary School, but have blasted the Education Department for not coming to the party.
The end of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s latest strategic community plan is nearing with the launch of an online survey the third and final stage of seeking feedback.
Capes surfers have lit up the coast with a swag of wins at the second round of the WA Junior Surfing Titles at Trigg at the weekend.
Margaret River surfing mainstay Jacob Willcox has earnt his first win on the Challenger Series to top the World Surf League rankings.
Rourke Walsh and Warren Hately
Fresh from the inspiration of the Margaret River Pro, some of the region’s best juniors will head to Perth this weekend for the second round of the WA Junior Surfing Titles.
The World Surf League has copped a blast for not sending any of its athletes to a key annual community conservation event during the Margaret River Pro.
A Department of Communities forum held early last week with a select number of local stakeholders has agreed on a rough plan to address a shortfall in social services within the Augusta-Margaret River shire.
Local housing advocacy group Just Home Margaret River will celebrate 10 years of life at a major event on Thursday.
Two of the region’s leading tourism professionals nabbed major awards at last week’s WA Tourism Awards.
Community members are being encouraged to get involved in the local headspace’s June Push-Up Challenge.
The shire has hosed down talk that the region’s rampant property growth means existing ratepayers should be spared ongoing rates increases.
A review of ratings for short-term accommodation providers will not happen fast, and will not be focused solely on increasing revenue, the Shire has said.
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region has celebrated the biggest turn-out of the year.
Ongoing strong sales of family homes across the region are contributing to further price increases for the local real estate market.
