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Locality: Margaret River, Western Australia

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25.01.2022 Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will begin as early next month, with plans to vaccinate four million Australians by the end of March.

25.01.2022 Do you feel safe in the ocean, or would you like to see more done to protect people from shark attacks?

25.01.2022 A collaboration between some of the region's finest artists and a local business has seen the creation of an eye-catching new piece of street art in Margaret River.

25.01.2022 In the lead up to Christmas, our community leaders reflect on the year that was 2020.

24.01.2022 It's finally here - the Margaret River Main Street Makeover will be officially complete on Wednesday December 23, and the moment is being marked with a parade through town.

24.01.2022 Western Australia will resume quarantine-free travel with South Australia from Christmas Day, Premier Mark McGowan has confirmed.

23.01.2022 We're two weeks in, and it sounds like some elves might be struggling to come up with new pranks to play on their families...

23.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN FOR AUGUSTA MARGARET RIVER THURSDAY Heads up folks! Important notice from the Shire

23.01.2022 The frozen prawns, originally from Thailand, were recalled because of "potential microbial contamination".

23.01.2022 The Red Cross Op Shops in Margaret River and Busselton are looking for new store volunteers to assist at both locations.

23.01.2022 Margaret River athletes were quick to snap up entries for the South West's newest adventure, the Trans Cape SwimRun when they opened last week.

23.01.2022 Three locals were honoured with the inaugural presentation of life memberships of the Margaret River Community Centre on Saturday.

22.01.2022 Its summer, were in Australia and the call of the beach is loud. But its worth pausing and assessing the waves before you jump in.

22.01.2022 Facebook says the ban is permanent.

22.01.2022 Mindful Margaret River is gearing up for the coming new year and is inviting new community members to join its energetic voluntary community taskforce.

22.01.2022 Out of a dozen large format Mitre 10 stores, Margaret River's took the cake in the WA State Store of Year 2020.

22.01.2022 Preserve Gnarabup says the total reached $42,000 within the first weekend of calling from pledges to the campaign.

21.01.2022 Margaret River HEART has created a heart-warming weekly gathering of volunteers, performers and arts lovers, called Young @ HEART.

21.01.2022 Eight inspiring nature and wildlife gardens will open their doors to the community this month with the program revealed for the inaugural Open Nature Gardens Weekend.

21.01.2022 It's time to band together to help the Margaret River Community Centre deliver some much needed Christmas cheer to local families and individuals.

21.01.2022 Good morning! It's great to be back for another year in this beautiful part of the world. Don't forget to check out today's paper for our look back at a very *interesting* 2020! Grab your copy on stands now, or head to www.margaretrivermail.com.au

21.01.2022 You may notice extra smoke today.

21.01.2022 Children at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School took part in a range of activities to celebrate Book Week.

21.01.2022 With hundreds of kilometres between us, the Mail's South West crew is used to working together from all corners of the region. This year, despite all it's challenges, we are grateful to our colleagues, contributors and communities who have helped us continue to produce quality local news from right here in the South West corner of WA. We wish you a safe, happy and healthy festive season, and here's to a brilliant 2021!

21.01.2022 Earlier this month a group of fifteen Year 8 students from Margaret River Senior High School took part in their first web conference with the school's sister campus in Taiwan - Rui Fang JHS.

21.01.2022 Organisers of Karridale's long running WA Circus Festival have said that a heartbreaking decision to cancel the 2021 event is part of a long-term vision to protect the festival for years to come.

21.01.2022 "We went through all our laybys and split it across all the laybys for everybody. It was just amazing."

21.01.2022 Staff and customers of the shopping precinct were evacuated while police negotiated with the man.

20.01.2022 One of Margaret River's very own angels has been named 2020 Augusta Margaret River Shire Volunteer of the Year for her tireless work in the community.

20.01.2022 Wendy Chidgey narrowly edged out some tough opposition to claim the Margaret River Golf Club's Eithne Lagan Shield this week.

20.01.2022 More than 300 people joined in the fun of the very first Gracetown Kite Festival on Sunday.

20.01.2022 Morning! While you're out in this gorgeous sunshine today, grab a copy of the latest edition of the Mail, on stands now and packed with heaps of local news. Or head to www.margaretrivermail.com.au to read the paper online!

19.01.2022 "You have shown wonderful kindness to each other during what has been a challenging year."

18.01.2022 There is a Christmas lights genius in Melbourne, and they've smashed 2020 out of the park with a 'Get On The Beers' light and sound extravaganza.

18.01.2022 It is the third serious accident to occur on the Bussell Highway this month.

18.01.2022 The good news just keeps on coming for the Margaret River Little Athletics Club, with the recent announcement that the club has been successful in receiving a grant worth $4400 from Coles Supermarkets.

18.01.2022 A generous crowd of locals and visitors flocked to the banks of the Blackwood River for a night of music, food and wine at the first Augusta Presents concert last week.

17.01.2022 Researchers have emphasised there are no health risks to the trial participants and there was no risk of the participants developing HIV.

17.01.2022 Border closures have not stopped a group of WA businesses showcasing their wares to buyers in the Chinese market.

17.01.2022 A change in location and some grey skies did little to deter the revellers at this year's Carols in the Park event at Gloucester Park.

17.01.2022 Ingenuity, creativity, originality and diversity were on show during the Margaret River Montessori School annual Mini Markets.

17.01.2022 The tabling of the petition comes after Preserve Gnarabup raised more than $50,000 in under a fortnight to fund the cost of campaigning to reverse the development.

17.01.2022 Friday afternoon games will be trialled for the first time in the 110-year history of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association when the T20 competition gets under way this month.

17.01.2022 A woman being washed off the rocks at Indijidup Beach has led to renewed calls for better signage about the dangerous coastline.

17.01.2022 "It is right up my alley and exactly the kind of thing I want to do, catch local produce and celebrate the provenance of our food."

17.01.2022 Good morning! It's time for another edition of the Mail, this week featuring heaps of local news, letters, sport and more. Take a look online at www.margaretrivermail.com.au or grab a free copy on stands now!

16.01.2022 Penny and Grant split their time between Perth and the Margaret River region, and have been working to eradicate lilies since they bought their Redgate property in 2006.

16.01.2022 Good morning, and happy Wednesday! Time to check out what's making news here in the Augusta Margaret River region... head to www.margaretrivermail.com.au or grab your free copy on stands now!

16.01.2022 The trek will see the riders travel 600 kilometres from Perth to Augusta in the hope of raising $40,000 for the Children's Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation.

16.01.2022 WA has removed border controls for all states and territories besides South Australia, which continues to grapple with a community outbreak.

16.01.2022 "Clearly there is complacency and mistakes are creeping in..."

15.01.2022 Each year the primary school holds 'Buddy Day', where students from kindergarten to Year 6 take part in a range of activities with siblings and friends.

15.01.2022 Plans are underway for Jetstar flights between Busselton and Melbourne to commence in the first quarter of 2021.

15.01.2022 People on JobSeeker have to start applying for up to eight jobs a month with the latest changes to the welfare payments.

15.01.2022 New and current members are invited to an afternoon of social tennis this weekend at the Cowaramup Tennis Club.

15.01.2022 Margaret River grommets showed why they are best rising stars after dominating the final event of the Woolworths WA Junior Surf Titles at Trigg Beach.

15.01.2022 This week, we asked the seven local election candidates how local business can stay 'local', and survive lockdowns, economic stress and staffing struggles...

14.01.2022 Separate tragedies on the WA coast have claimed the lives of three men.

14.01.2022 After a shock cancer diagnosis, Margaret River local Nigel Anderson received the good news he and his wife will be able to spend Christmas at home with their family.

14.01.2022 WA is set to have Australia's longest electric car charging networks.

14.01.2022 This Thursday, Margaret River's Town Square precinct will transform with a festive launch to the Christmas season.

14.01.2022 More than 40 grandmothers, describing themselves as 'Nannas for Native Forests' have brought logging to a halt in Helms Forest between Nannup and Margaret River this morning.

14.01.2022 After a sellout launch event over the weekend, Margaret River's Mr Barval Fine Wines is celebrating their latest release of wines.

14.01.2022 Making this year's event even more special was the club's celebration of Ray Atcheson, the longest serving member now in his 60th year at the Margaret River Golf Club.

14.01.2022 Good morning! The latest edition of the Mail has hit stands, be sure to grab your free copy and head to www.margaretrivermail.com.au to catch up on the latest local news, entertainment, sport and plenty more.

13.01.2022 Road users keen to see the Margaret River Main Street open for use will need to wait a few more days, with road closures expected to remain in place until at least next week.

13.01.2022 The ladies of the Margaret River Golf Club were in tough competition for the prestigious Captains V Presidents Trophy this week.

13.01.2022 For Margaret River local Shane Herbst, the transition from the country to the 'big smoke' was a challenge he chose to grab with both hands.

13.01.2022 Police have charged a 56-year-old man from West Busselton, after he allegedly breached his hotel quarantine direction.

13.01.2022 "If we can open even one person's eyes to go back and read the original then it will be totally worthwhile."

13.01.2022 The Department of Fire and Emergency Services announced a severe fire danger rating for the lower South West region today.

13.01.2022 Margaret River community group Brookfield Connect will hold their annual Spring Garden Market this weekend at Doust's Corner, boasting a wide variety of plants, artworks and locally crafted items.

13.01.2022 Two wooden skiffs, masterfully handbuilt by a team of Augusta locals, were launched over the weekend to a large crowd of community members.

12.01.2022 The Undalup Association's indigenous Surf Academy was a huge hit down on the coast last week, with some familiar faces joining the crowd of kids keen to catch some waves.

12.01.2022 A new local group will offer essential support to people experiencing addiction, as well as their loved ones.

12.01.2022 Up to 100,000 FIFO workers and others engaged in Western Australia's resources sector will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the beginning of January.

12.01.2022 Allan Miller looks at the collapse of negotiations between the Busselton-Margaret River and Bunbury and Districts cricket associations for a planned "Premier League".

12.01.2022 BreastScreen WA's free screening mammogram service is coming to Margaret River, with the mobile clinic to be stationed at a new location next to Margaret River HEART.

12.01.2022 Tenants and shoppers in Margaret River's town centre are relishing a change in scenery and a new way to enjoy a well-loved section of the Main Street.

12.01.2022 The Shire has urged swimmers to be cautious after elevated levels of bacteria were found at a popular Prevelly swimming area.

12.01.2022 Antarctic minke whales are rarely seen along the Western Australian coastline.

12.01.2022 Fraser Gallop was the only West Aussie wine to be recognised at the prestigious awards.

11.01.2022 The festive cheer of the Christmas season lands in Margaret River this week, with a brand new location for both the annual Carols in the Park, and the Spirit of Christmas Fair.

11.01.2022 Art lovers living or holidaying in the South West have a fantastic selection of exhibitions and events designed to showcase a wide range of local talents across a number of mediums over the summer holidays.

11.01.2022 "It is a huge vote of safety for CBD. This major increase in allowable daily dose will significantly increase awareness and demand for CBD in Australia."

11.01.2022 RAC's data shows 290 children have been rescued from a locked car from January 2020 to November.

11.01.2022 South West Superintendent Geoff Stewart is calling on the community to make a commitment to stay safe on the roads this festive season.

11.01.2022 Mr Quigley received advice that as the attorney general, he did not have the power to direct the coroner to overturn its decision.

11.01.2022 'Gone Fishing' will take on a whole new meaning at Bettenays Wines & Margaret River Nougat Company this weekend, with a special collaboration event with Busselton Jetty, Down South Camping & Outdoors, Expert Tackle and Hooked Up Fish and Chips.

10.01.2022 "We are COVID free, and therefore we are very fortunate and I want to keep it that way."

10.01.2022 Mining giant BHP will refuse to let unvaccinated staff, contractors and visitors enter its Australian work sites from early next year.

10.01.2022 After a stop and start year, in 2021 University of the Third Age Margaret River is offering many exciting new courses and repeating some popular ones.

10.01.2022 Consumer Protection has advised WA travellers to consider what their options might be if border closures or restrictions are re-imposed before or during their dates of travel.

10.01.2022 Colleagues, friends, parents and children gathered on Saturday to celebrate the retirement of Lynda Green, the founding coordinator of the Margaret River Community Centre for Children.

09.01.2022 Members of the Augusta Margaret River community joined local police officers and invited guests from around the region to mark Police Remembrance Day.

09.01.2022 More than $250,000 in Lotterywest funding will go towards Mindful Margaret River and Augusta Margaret River Shire programs.

08.01.2022 The government has revised Victoria's status to one of medium risk, effectively barring travel to WA.

08.01.2022 Fisheries compliance officers will be on patrol during the open marron season, which starts tomorrow.

08.01.2022 The region's worsening rental and accomodation crisis will continue into next year and relief may not be seen until March according to real estate experts.

08.01.2022 Students at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School took part in a day of fun with their Crazy Hair & Crazy Sock celebrations to raise funds for a good cause.

07.01.2022 Festivalgoers are in for a treat - this is the first major event Birds of Tokyo have headlined since the pandemic.

07.01.2022 ST MARYS have roared back into contention for the A-Grade cricket premiership in the Busselton-Margaret River competition after recruiting two high-class Sri Lankan players in their side.

07.01.2022 Young talent will have a great opportunity to shine when the much anticipated A-Grade cricket season finally kicks off in Busselton and Dunsborough this Saturday.

07.01.2022 Dunsborough author Tim Hawken has won the Australian Horror Writer's Association's Flash Fiction Story of the year for the second time.

07.01.2022 Good morning, and happy Wednesday! Time to check out what's making news here in the Augusta Margaret River region... head to www.margaretrivermail.com.au or grab your free copy on stands now!

07.01.2022 Do you feel more secure knowing security has been increased?

07.01.2022 Are the flies killing your summer buzz?

07.01.2022 The initiative will target priority settings including secondary schools, residential colleges, agricultural colleges, and education support schools.

06.01.2022 We are entranced by this stunning footage of a whale off the Wilyabrup coast, near Margaret River. The beautiful images were captured by talented Margaret River born, Cowaramup-based photographer, Monica Jenkins of Sutton Photography. Enjoy!

06.01.2022 Margaret River resident Jackie Jarvis will be vying for a spot in parliament as she is announced a WA Labor candidate for the March 2021 state election.

06.01.2022 Vet clinics in the South West are quickly filling up with dogs and puppies sick with the virus.

06.01.2022 The Margaret River Community Centre was abuzz with the sound of sewing machines last week as a group of volunteers sewed a whopping 120 bags for this year's Christmas Hampers.

06.01.2022 Anyone wishing to attend WA's largest school leavers event in Dunsborough next month will need to be vaccinated.

06.01.2022 GET LIVE 'N' LOUD THIS WEEKEND We've picked out some of the best free and ticketed shows at this weekend's Strings Attached Guitar Festival from a packed program of live blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and classical performances.

06.01.2022 Photographer Scott Calvin (who has a very season-appropriate name!) has a handy guide to taking the perfect festive photo at night.

06.01.2022 Good morning! It's a grey day out there, but there is lots of good news to keep you warm this week. Check out the latest edition of the Mail or head to www.margaretrivermail.com.au/digital-print-edition to read all the latest news!

05.01.2022 Emerging local authors are set to benefit from the expertise of US best-selling author Annabel Smith, with two free writing workshops to be held in Augusta and Margaret River.

05.01.2022 The Shire is seeking tenders for a concept design to replace the existing Aquatic Centre roof structure and other potential upgrades to the Margaret River Recreation Centre.

04.01.2022 Monday was 'hamper day' at the Margaret River Community Centre, the annual day when food hampers and children's gifts are distributed to locals who need a little extra cheer. Check out all the photos here:

04.01.2022 The Lower Blackwood LCDC has announced that their latest Regenerative Agriculture project is now open to Lower Blackwood farmers.

04.01.2022 A new up-and-coming cricket team formed by a group of sixteen-year-olds is aiming to compete in the Margaret River T20 competition, and a local business has stepped in to help out.

04.01.2022 This month will mark the 14th running of the Margaret River Ocean Swim, where participants will take to the water at Gnarabup beach on Saturday January 23.

04.01.2022 Listeners keen to tune in to the new Radio Margaret River station can now download a mobile app to catch the locally produced content and great music.

03.01.2022 Harvesting operations, off-road vehicles and open-air welding and grinding are just some of the activities that are banned on Friday.

03.01.2022 We look at some of the region's party hot spots and the events happening to help you farewell this year and ring in a huge 2021.

02.01.2022 As she unveils her latest single, 'The Dog Song', Cowaramup singer songwriter Kiera Jas chats with Radio Margaret River's Mike Goodwin and Angela D'Arcy-Evans on air this afternoon.

02.01.2022 The Shire is asking residents, particularly those in Augusta and surrounds, to be vigilant during the warmer months.

02.01.2022 Justice Stephen Hall on Thursday delivered his long-anticipated verdicts, finding Edwards guilty of murdering Ms Rimmer and Ms Glennon but not guilty of murdering Ms Spiers.

02.01.2022 The Yallingup Malibu Classic was held at the weekend in very contestable surf at Yallingup main break.

02.01.2022 Check out some of the more popular stories we covered for 2020.

01.01.2022 The body is believed to be that of a 23-year-old woman that was swept from rocks on October 25.

01.01.2022 Anyone who has arrived in WA from Queensland since January 2 must now go into 14 days self isolation.

01.01.2022 "Down aisle three and aisle four, there was no dunny roll at all..."

01.01.2022 That was a nail biting wait and what a saga! But what an outcome!

01.01.2022 Margaret River's University of the Third Age is organising its 2022 program, with a view to expanding its creative arts offerings.

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Andre Botha, who was crowned the winner of the Margaret River Golf Club's 2020 Scrounger's Cup this week!

01.01.2022 Individual workshop passes, satellite event tickets and content only passes will be available early in 2021.