Governor Visits Fire Zone Last week, WA Governor Malcolm McCusker made his first official visit to the South West. During his trip, the governor and his wife Tonya McCusker met with Ray Colyer, the president of Augusta Margaret River Shire, and CEO Gary Evershed to talk about SuperTown plans and see the newly-opened shire offices.… [Continue Reading]
In the Papers this Week February 06th 2012
Government Says No To Vasse Coal Project The State Government on Tuesday turned down the proposal put forward by Vasse Coal Management Proprietary Limited to set up a coal mine near Margaret River. The verdict ends more than one year of uncertainty for winemakers as well as other agricultural businesses located in the Osmington Road… [Continue Reading]
Voyager Estate Wine Tasting
Voyager Estate’s introduction to wine tasting. Learn to decipher the language of wine with Voyager Estate’s Introduction to Wine Tasting, an informal and fun introduction to the techniques of wine tasting. Limited to 8 people, Sommelier Claire Tonon will help you identify what it is that makes you like or dislike wines, and to understand… [Continue Reading]
In the Papers this Week January 30th 2012
Prior Music Entertainment At Leeuwin It won’t only be classical and musical theatre numbers at this year’s Leeuwin Concert- tenor David Hobson and soprano Marina Prior have promised a diverse selection. They, along with the Perth Symphony Orchestra, are going to perform on Feb 11th and 12th, in addition to James Morrison’s Motown show. This… [Continue Reading]
In the Papers this Week January 23rd 2012
New Emergency Centre Gets $1mn Over $1mn was handed over last week by the State Government for a new Margaret River State Emergency Service headquarters & regional incident control centre (ICC). Shire President Ray Colyer, Emergency Services Minister Troy Buswell and Fire & Emergency Services Authority CEO Wayne Gregson signed a contract that will see… [Continue Reading]
In the Papers this Week January 16th 2012
Sharks Spotted Near Coast Swimmers and surfers were directed from the water on Tuesday after a 3-metre shark was spotted near coast at The Box surfing break close to the Margaret River mouth. According to police, the shark was sighted at around 10am and a jet ski was sent out by the Margaret River Sea… [Continue Reading]
In the papers this week January 09th 2012
Dates For Drug Aware Pro Surfing’s elite from around the world will gather at Surfer’s Point to compete in WA’s biggest surfing event in March. Australian heroes Owen Wright, Bede Durbidge and Mick Fanning are expected to compete in the Telstra Drug Aware Pro 2012, together with homegrown favourites Yadin Nicol and Taj Burrow. The… [Continue Reading]
Colonial Brewery
Olive Oil – Wulura Farms
Margaret River Regional Wine Centre
Apartments – Darby Park
Photography – Ben Knapinski
Resort – Margarets Beach Resort
