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Harvey-Benger’s Trinity Brown plays a reverse sweep.

CricketPremiumBDCA: Marist and Eaton secure dominant wins

In the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association women’s first grade, the reigning champs Bunbury Eagles-Donnybrook were knocked off by Leschenault at Egan Park on Sunday. 

Jack Penniment

Above all Else co-directors David Robinson and Nico Bellandi at Botanik 2026.

MUSICPremiumElectronic music scene gains momentum in Margaret River

Margaret River’s appetite for electronic music is growing, with sold-out shows prompting a WA events collective to bring more international DJs to the region. 

Madelin Hayes

Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn and Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis at the unveiling of the Margaret River Wildlife Hospital.

WILDLIFEPremiumWildlife hospital unveiled in Margaret River

The South West’s first wildlife hospital will begin treating sick and injured animals from next month, with the facility also set to support WA’s bird flu response. 

Madelin Hayes

Cowaramup Primary School kindy students Rubi Bourke, Winnie Andrews, Tully Sara, Gigi Parker and Hazel Rob with teachers Pauline Stevens, Courtney Woodward and principal Jamie Adair.

EDUCATIONPremiumTender open for Cowaramup PS education block

A new early childhood education block at Cowaramup Primary School has been earmarked for completion by 2028, with the tender for construction now open. 

Madelin Hayes

Surfers get ready to hit the water at last year’s Classic.

SurfingPremiumMargaret River Surf Classic returns to Surfers Point

The Margaret River Surf Classic will return to Surfers Point from October 30 to November 1, with more than $20,000 in prizes on offer as the long-running event celebrates its 42nd year.

Jack Penniment

St Mary's Brodie Clively plays through the leg side.

CricketPremiumBMRCA: A-grade kicks off with grand final result reversed

St Mary’s reversed last year’s grand final result in the opening A grade fixture of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association on Saturday, with a six wicket win over back-to-back premiers Cowaramup.

Jack Penniment

Busselton-Margaret River's inagural women's side.

CricketPremiumBusselton-Margaret River Tigers secure first up win

In their first game in the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association, Busselton-Margaret River Tigers secured a classy seven-wicket win over Dalyellup.

Jack Penniment

Busselton's Harriette Smith.

NetballPremiumSouth West talent shines at netball Fever In Time State Cup

South West netballers showed their skills at the 2026 Fever In Time State Cup, capping off a strong three-month development program with the States emerging talent at Gold Netball Centre.

Jack Penniment

Earth Shepherd founder Sam Maisey with a weed-eating goat.

Goat workshopPremiumWorkshop explores goated way to manage invasive weeds

Goats could hold the key to eliminating some the South West’s most stubborn weeds, with an upcoming workshop highlighting their appetite for invasive plants. 

Madelin Hayes

From Scratch Margaret River founder Angie Evans.

Meal deliveryPremiumFrom Scratch Margaret River plates up meal delivery service

From locally sourced ingredients to meals delivered straight to the door, a Margaret River business aims to make nourishing food more accessible, including for people living with disabilities. 

Madelin Hayes

A study has found high tourist numbers could drive local residents away.

Over-tourismResearch raises tourism concerns for Margaret River

Tourism may be putting pressure on more than just Margaret River’s roads and beaches, with a Bond University researcher warning declining community participation could be an early sign of over-tourism. 

Madelin Hayes

The Crown Princess cancelled its Busselton tender operation on Saturday.

CRUISE SEASONPremium3080-passenger Crown Princess cruise misses Busselton

Poor marine conditions have cost local retailers and tourism providers after the first cruise ship of the 2026-27 season had to cancel its tender operation. 

Madelin Hayes

Donnybrook’s Scott Tuia has recommitted to Peel Thunder.

FootballPremiumSouth West footballers locked in for WAFL and WAFLW in 2027

South West footballers will continue to feature across the WAFL and WAFLW competitions in 2027 with a host of local product recommitting to their respective clubs for another season.

Jack Penniment

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault women’s coach Nathan Smith will no longer coach the side.

FootballPremiumSWFL clubs have started to announce coaching appointments

South West Football League clubs are beginning to finalise their coaching line-ups for 2027, with several new appointments and returning faces confirmed across the competition.

Jack Penniment

The Cape to Cape MTB stage three in Margaret River.

Mountain BikingPremiumCape to Cape MTB organisers to build on successful event

After four days showcasing the regions best mountain biking trails, Cape to Cape MTB organisers are already looking at ways to build on the events success and attract even more riders in the years ahead.

Jack Penniment

Sarah Tucknott crosses the finish line to claim consecutive titles.

Mountain BikingPremiumSouth and Tucknott celebrate Cape to Cape MTB victories

Casey South and Sarah Tucknott have savoured memorable victories at the Cape to Cape MTB event, with the pair taking different paths to success at the four-day South West event. 

Jack Penniment

Margaret River author Bernice Barry with her book, The Names of a Hare.

LITERARY HONOURPremiumMargaret River author wins $100,000 literary prize

Margaret River author Bernice Barry has taken out one of Australia’s top literary honours, winning the $100,000 ARA Historical Novel Prize for her spellbinding novel, The Names of a Hare.

Madelin Hayes

A rescue chopper was called to a crash in Wilyabrup.

CAR CRASHPremiumMan flown to Royal Perth Hospital after Wilyabrup crash

A man was flown to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries after a car crash in Wilyabrup on Tuesday afternoon. 

Madelin Hayes

The Margaret River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service celebrated 75 years at the weekend.

Vollies celebratedPremiumMargaret River VFRS celebrates 75 years

The Margaret River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service has celebrated 75 years of protecting the community. 

Madelin Hayes

The 2.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Augusta on Monday night.

WA newsPremium2.4 magnitude earthquake near Augusta

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 has been recorded off the coast of Augusta.

Madelin Hayes

Connor Wright gets some airtime during the 2026 Cape to Cape MTB event.

Mountain BikingPremiumConnor Wright finishes second in Cape to Cape MTB event

Burekup’s mountain biking star Connor Wright has finished runner-up at the Cape to Cape MTB event after a four-day battle with Swiss national champion Casey South across the South West.

Jack Penniment

Wildlife Recovery Australia CEO and Founder Dr Steve Van Mil warns that more needs to be done to protect our native wildlife from extinction.

WILDLIFEPremiumEducational event for regional wildlife hospital

A wildlife care sundowner will be held in early November to celebrate the opening of WA’s first regional wildlife hospital in Margaret River.

Hayley Primmer

The 2026 34th Surf Boardroom Surf League winners, Margaret River boardriders.

SurfingPremiumMargaret River boardriders take home event in Scarborough

Margaret River Boardriders claimed bragging rights and a cash prize with a big win at the 34th Surf Boardroom Surf League event on Saturday. 

Jack Penniment

Maddy Obal kicks out of defence for the South West.

FootballPremiumSpray gives South West the lift to secure seventh title

South West skipper admitted there were moments were she doubted the side would get the job done on Saturday, bit a timely lift helped the team secure their seventh straight women’s country championships title.

Jack Penniment