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Augusta-Margaret River Times

downward trendPremiumCrashes with compo on the down low

Vehicle crashes resulting in financial claims for injuries are on the decrease in the Capes region.

questions unansweredPremiumLimbo for future of paid conservation chief

The future of funding for a potential chief executive position at Nature Conservation Margaret River remains unknown, with the donors declining to comment.

so much for ‘rapid’PremiumSchool congestion issue in slow motion

Councillors have instructed the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s chief executive to deliver a report by the end of next month to explore any other option to relieve traffic woes at Rapids Landing.

Warren Hately

local artsPremiumHomegrown art showing a hit

The Margaret River Heart is celebrating the first year of its local music program and calling for the region’s artists to complete a short online survey ahead of future bookings.

environmental reviewPremiumBig turnout for Gnarabup review call

The community group opposed to a resort development at Gnarabup were buoyed at news more than 1200 submissions were made during last week’s seven-day call from WA’s Environmental Protection Authority.

Shark alert systemShark warning towers to detect tagged sharks

Beach safety has been given a boost in the lead up to summer thanks to the installation of automated shark detection towers.

Jacinta Cantatore

local electionPremiumMuir romps it in, Earl returns

Years of community work has paid off for Nature Conservation Margaret River education officer Tracey Mur, who has romped it in with a first placed showing in last night’s council election.

Warren Hately

ELECTIONS LIVEPremiumLIVE BLOG: South West local government elections

Full coverage from all 12 council elections in the region, including the 10-person race for City of Bunbury Mayor

Staff reporters

powerful wavePremiumSurfer stable after South West surfing incident

A surfer is in a stable condition in a Perth hospital after he was airlifted from one of Margaret River’s famous surfing breaks following a hit by a powerful wave.

Staff writer

FIFO flightsPremiumFortescue takes flight from South West

South West FIFO workers will have an easier trek to work, as Fortescue Metals Group celebrates its inaugural flight from Busselton.

Taylar Amonini

vollies in overloadPremiumShire president’s plea for end to ambo woes

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River president Ian Earl has sent a formal request for St John Ambulance to address snowballing workload issues for the region’s volunteers.

Warren Hately

falling outPremiumLocal politics causes farmer’s market drama

Local politics has crippled the peak body which runs the ever-popular Margaret River Farmer’s Market.

Warren Hately

developing concernsPremium‘Fast-track’ tribunal concern for Smiths Beach group

The Smiths Beach Action Group has warned of an incoming Special Matters tribunal with the power to override local planning schemes for items deemed of State significance,

Warren Hately

regional crisisPremiumVasse MP backs MRI lobby

Without a new licensed MRI machine the South West could face medical disaster, according to the region’s peak radiology centre.

Taylar Amonini

can’t be seriousPremiumNo end in sight for Rapids ‘nightmare’ traffic

Councillors have faced down an impossible task with the proposed Rapids Landing supermarket expansion.

Warren Hately

music festivalPremiumString quartet headed for Margaret River fiesta

Perth mezzo soprano Fiona Campbell returns to the big stage in her home State next month for Australian String Quartet’s Margaret River Weekend of Music from November 5 to 11.

David Cusworth

back a volliePremiumVolunteer awards now open

Nominations are now open for the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s annual volunteer and youth volunteer awards.

tough environmentPremiumNature Con chair pulls the pin

Nature Conservation chairman John Cresswell has quit his position to spend more time with his family.

Warren Hately

bushfire seasonPremiumWarning as bushfire summer looms

Residents are urged to take advantage of mild spring weather to prepare their homes for bushfire season, which starts officially next month.

Warren Hately

supporting eldersCommentsPremiumRelationship service for elderly extended into regions

Elderly people across the South West are set to receive much needed support for abuse and ageing-related issues.

Luke McPherson

Top of classSouth West leads in regional COVID vaccination rates

The South West is again leading the regional vaccination pack, with almost 69 per cent of residents having received their first COVID-19 jab and almost 50 per cent of residents fully vaccinated.

Jacinta Cantatore

Close callPremiumMargaret River man in custody allegedly spat on cops

Two police officers are lucky they can avoid mandatory blood tests — and the anxious wait for results — after they were allegedly spat on by a man in police custody.

Jacinta Cantatore

Love storyPremiumAkoni returns to South West for WA tour

South West film buffs will revisit the Nigerian love story of Akoni as it returns to the region following its CinefestOZ premiere.

Taylar Amonini

Bus benefitsPremiumBCGS bus service to offer convenience for The Capes

The school run to Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School will be made easier for Capes students next year as the school increases bus services.

Taylar Amonini