The long-awaited return of the Ausralind train will mean little for travellers in Busselton and Margaret River, with the State unlikely to push rail services further south any time soon.
Craig Duncan
A packed audience of community, conservationists and partners gathered last Friday for Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s annual coastal forum.
A South West shire is calling on artists to submit their work for a chance to light up the centre of an iconic tourist town.
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is on the lookout for projects and events which bring our community together.
A South West shire’s decision to push back on the WALGA’s draft climate policy sparked a passionate debate within the community, with one ratepayer demanding the shire president’s resignation.
A new skateboarding event aimed at bringing the region’s skate culture back to life will roll into Margaret River Skate Park this weekend, with locals encouraged to get involved both on and off the board.
Jack Penniment
Cowaramup Primary School is set for a major boost, with a $10.7 million investment announced for a new early childhood education block as part of the State Government’s 2026–27 Budget.
Madelin Hayes
After a five-year redevelopment, the Margaret River Hotel is expected to open in late 2026, with the heritage building stripped back to its 1936 bones and restored.
The Northcliffe Karri Cup is one of the South West’s standout mountain biking events, drawing riders to Northcliffe each year for a challenging cross-country race through the region’s iconic karri forests.
The Busselton–Margaret River region will no longer host the 2027 Australian Country Cricket Championships Women’s division, after a decision by the Australian Country Cricket Council to relocate the event
Cowaramup Primary School will receive $10.7 million for a new early childhood education block under the State Government’s 2026-27 Budget.
Aussie household name Shaun Micallef will head to WA’s South West for the first time next month, bringing his trademark wit to the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival.
More than 300 deceased veterans are being honoured at Margaret River cemetery through a community-driven project bringing their stories back into public view.
More than 150 artists from Busselton to Augusta will open their studio doors this September for the return of Margaret River Region Open Studios.
New data from Muval has listed a South West locality as a hotspot in Western Australia where people are choosing to downsize
Rose Patane
A Margaret River rider will tackle more than 600km solo as part of the upcoming Big Yellow Pipeline Challenge
Dunsborough surf-rock band Psycho Serene is making waves on the global stage, claiming best original soundtrack at California’s Oceanside International Surf Film Festival.
Western Australian luxury jeweller Linneys has brought its signature pearl and Argyle pink diamond pieces to Margaret River for the first time
Conservation legend Bob Brown is sharing his story of defiance, hope and empathy at Margaret River’s upcoming Readers and Writers festival.
Eight South West initiatives have shared in close to $750,000 of funding, with a push to establish an advanced manufacturing training hub in the region.
To celebrate 50 years of the World Tour a special WSL celebration heat is taking place between two of Western Australia’s best competitive surfers: Taj Burrow and Jake Paterson.
A “pissed off” Jack Robinson says he’s ready to put his controversial exit at the World Surf League’s Bells Beach season opener behind him.
Rourke Walsh
For four South West surfers, the Margaret River Pro isn’t just a world tour event, it’s a rare shot at winning in front of family, friends, and the lineup they grew up on.
A new long table lunch is set to take centre stage at this year’s Edible Gardens Festival in May, celebrating seasonal produce from Margaret River
