South West

Community spiritStaff snapped up after fire devastates beloved eatery

The mass of chefs, bartenders, and waiters who suddenly found themselves unemployed when their workplace was destroyed by fire this week have been snatched up by hospitality venues in the South West.

Catherine Massey

x-adventureDunsborough X-Adventure success despite drawbacks

A mass of unprecedented obstacles failed to deter the running of a successful adventure race in the Capes at the weekend.

Catherine Massey

footballBusselton Magpies look to rebound after Bunbury loss

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault chipped away at the magpie’s lead and ran over the top of them last week.

Jackson Barrett

Guilty pleaCarey Park man admits to carjacking

Gregory Douglas Abbott appeared in Bunbury Magistrate’s Court via videolink from Bunbury Regional Prison, where he pleaded guilty to aggravated armed robbery, among other related charges.

Carly Laden

What’s onBustling Busselton, what’s on in the capes

All the action in and around Busselton next week

Paint it blueOld Coast Road Brewery goes blue for mental health

The iconic skeletal tree at the entrance to a Myalup brewery is being given a makeover to help raise awareness about mental health.

Jacinta Cantatore

wet weddingBusselton underwater wedding a first for WA

A Mandurah couple have tied the knot in Busselton, in what is believed to be an Australian first.Surrounded by fish, Debby and Cameron McLeod celebrated their wedding under the Busselton Jetty.

Catherine Massey

Marvelous marineBusselton observatory designs unveiled

Final designs for the world’s biggest natural marine observatory at the end of the Busselton Jetty were revealed last night.

Catherine Massey

soccerCity split points

A last-minute goal from Mattia Comelato allowed CMI Busselton City to share the points with Dynamos in a 1-1 draw at Churchill Park on Sunday.

Steve Gibson

FOOTBALLRuck blow will stretch Carey Park

Carey Park’s ruck stocks have been dealt a big blow with young gun Zane Verhaaf out for up to three months.

Carly Laden

Top drops‘Love at first sip’: Kylie adores own-brand Margs wine

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: The princess of pop is sprinkling some of her stardust on WA after choosing Margaret River as the home of her first Australian wine.

Ray Jordan

SurfingPair rule Trigg titles

Local surfers have again dominated the State junior competition, with Willow Hardy and George Simpson snatching the top honours at Trigg at the weekend.

Warren Hately

better than everWinter warmer will be a taste of region’s best

After firing up in a much-reduced format during a COVID-hit 2020, the region’s signature winter festival is back in business and tickets are on sale now.

community failFamily service is a dead duck

A local service for families and residents looks to be dead in the water after a lack of any further disclosure from WA’s Department of Communities.

Warren Hately

vollie overloadWACHS will not discuss ambo load

The WA Country Health Service and St John Ambulance are refusing to discuss the effects of a huge jump in call-outs for Margaret River’s volunteer ambos.

Warren Hately

fearn aveFestival precinct set for public say

Residents are asked to give their verdict once and for all on the future of Margaret River’s Fearn Avenue festival precinct.

Warren Hately

river alertSwim patrols take a break

People still heading to Rivermouth are on notice lifeguards finish up for the season this weekend.

recycling effortsVolunteers called for plastics group

A volunteer group offering tangible reuse of wasteful plastics is back in business at its new home in Margaret River’s light industrial area, but helpers are needed.

Warren Hately

quarantine chaosForeign workers in limbo

An expensive plan by local labour hire companies to import workers from the Pacific islands could be in tatters after the WA Government withdrew support for hotel quarantine arrangements.

Warren Hately

can you say cowaramupCowtown tavern work set to start

The ground is set to break on Cowaramup’s long-promised tavern site, with news West Winds Gin will develop its site on Hasluck Street.

Warren Hately

cool prizeBig ideas for mini movie comp

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is giving the region’s youngsters a chance to win a new iPad Mini as part of a short film competition outlining what they love about the region.

intown centreDecades of help

To many Bunbury residents, the InTown Centre is a building located on Wittenoom Street. But to those doing it tough, it is a place they call home in times of need.

Nicolette Barbas

history on displayHeritage group’s day to showcase Dardanup’s history

Dardanup’s history will be on display next weekend at the Dardanup Heritage Collective Showcase.

Nicolette Barbas

dead endFuneral site stirs debate

An application for a budget funeral provider to extend its services to a vacant building in the Bunbury CBD sparked debate at an ordinary council meeting last week.

Nicolette Barbas