Shire lifeguards will be in place at Rivermouth Beach from this Friday.
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Warner Glen culvert re-opens
Augusta Margaret River Shire re-opens road five months after it was destroyed by heavy rains.
Photos: Community in harmony at Carols in the Park
MARGARET River’s Reuther Park was almost packed full with people on Friday night for Christmas Carols in the ...
Man injured in Witchcliffe car crash
A MAN has been flown to hospital after a car versus tree accident in Witchcliffe on Saturday morning.
Gallery: Christmas joy at Mirrambeena play
MIRRAMBEENA Margaret River residents had a jolly time at their Christmas play on Wednesday.
Set times for Southbound music festival released
Southbound's 2014 performing schedule is now out for festivalgoers to plan their days around.
Time to act on water saving project
JUST two weeks remain for groups to apply for grants through the Philmac Project.
Blue Belles bloomer
A KARRIDALE woman has been recognised for her work as a family day care centre operator.
Beachy theme suits Margaret River op shop
A BEACHY makeover has brightened up the Adcare Op Shop in Margaret River.
Amateur photographer beats all in competition
A LOCAL lady has won the top two prizes in the Margaret River Farmers' Market Photo Competition this ...
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Oz Lotto winner claims entire $70 million prize, setting Australian record
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Skydivers perform at 200km/h: photos
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Brindabella offered as a job lot
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Lifeguards to Rivermouth Beach
Shire lifeguards will be in place at Rivermouth Beach from this Friday.
Junior cricketers learn to value their wickets
CRICKET is not just a game for the adults, as the sprightly U12 Margaret River 1s and Dunsborough ...
Radios signal good start for yacht club
AUGUSTA Yacht Club was presented with two hand-held VHF radios.
Surfers Point ready in time for Classic
SURFER'S Point will be ready to a point in time for this weekend's Margaret River Classic surfing competition.
Clark and O'Connell claim glory
MARGARET River Tennis Club's annual mixed doubles tennis championship was held recently.
Jurkiewicz, Lyles win Ironman WA
THOUSANDS of people packed into Busselton on Sunday to see the final of the SunSmart Ironman WA.
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Tim Wilson appointment to head Human Rights Commission stirs controversy
The Abbott government has sent shockwaves through the anti-discrimination and political establishments by appointing one of the nation's ...
Oz Lotto winner claims entire $70 million prize, setting Australian record
NATIONAL: One lucky Australian has just become the country’s biggest ever lotto winner. But who they are remains ...
Car makers: Long holiday break puts extra pressure on Toyota
Workers at Toyota's Melbourne plant will on Wednesday afternoon put down tools for 21 days - the longest holiday shutdown ...
Joe Hockey swings the axe
A rapidly deteriorating budget has forced the Abbott government to order massive spending cuts, with the National Disability ...
Prestige Sydney Catholic school allowed brother to continue teaching despite complaints about his sexual abuse of children
The Marist Brothers allowed child molester Brother Raymond Foster to continue teaching at the prestigious boys' boarding school St Joseph's ...
Tim Wilson: Freedom Commissioner
The Abbott government has sent shockwaves through the anti-discrimination and political establishments by appointing one of the nation's most vociferous ...
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Lifeguards to Rivermouth Beach
Shire lifeguards will be in place at Rivermouth Beach from this Friday.
Warner Glen culvert re-opens
Augusta Margaret River Shire re-opens road five months after it was destroyed by heavy rains.
Photos: Community in harmony at Carols in the Park
MARGARET River’s Reuther Park was almost packed full with people on Friday night for Christmas Carols in the ...
Creative school concert a hit with parents
ST Thomas More Catholic Primary School students entertained in concert on Friday.
Entertainment
Angelina Jolie visits The Lion King cast ahead of premiere
Nothing like the seal of approval from visiting Hollywood mega-star Angelina Jolie to put a spring in your ...
A champion's truth
Dawn Fraser has wisdom that's worth sharing, writes Karen Hardy.
Lean machine
Warning: these women are impossibly thin, naturally.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Inspired by his father's POW experience, Flanagan has produced his most personal work.
Life & Style
State's top maths students urge others not to play safe
The state's most talented maths and science students have urged more high school students to tackle the challenging ...
Maths is a must for first-year students of engineering after all
A university lecturer's suggestion that HSC maths is not essential to study engineering has annoyed his colleagues, who ...
Do vitamins block disease?
There’s more disappointing news about multivitamins: Two major studies found popping the pills did not protect ageing men’s ...
NSW health funding cut by $150 million
NSW will miss out on more than $150 million in funding for vital health services that has been ...
HSC students score top marks despite bushfire disruption
A student who spent several nights fighting fires during his HSC exams still got the highest marks in ...
Dear Santa: What the EB/EK team would like for Christmas
What would the Essential Baby/Essential Kids team members like to find under the tree this December 25? Here's ...
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BLOG: What is the true meaning of Christmas?
Holden closure signals the slow death of manufacturing
OPINION: With Holden announcing the end of Australian production, Australia will say goodbye to another iconic locally made ...
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POLL: Toddler drownings
What can be done to decrease the number of children drowning?
POLL: Marriage equality
Verneacular: Tough gig for musicians in the 'free world'
Travel
Paratrooper's close shave with Virgin Australia jet blamed on lack of procedure
It is a scenario that would send shivers down the spine of any parachutist.
Waiheke, with the lot
Just off Auckland is an island where foodies, wine lovers and walkers love to visit, writes Andrew Taylor.
Thousands of Qantas jobs could go, PM warned
Thousands of Qantas maintenance, catering and other support staff could be sacked and their jobs sent offshore if ...
Flight delays across Australia after technical issues at Melbourne Airport
Flights returned to normal on Monday afternoon at Melbourne Airport after delays across the country due to technical ...