The private rehabilitation facility proposed for Metricup has drawn concerns from local residents over safety.
Neighbours worry over rehab fallout
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Beer journey pays off
Jules Lelah from Margaret River Brewery Tours believes your good ideas can become a reality, with a little ...
A roadside revolution
Residents of the South West were out in force last weekend to show their support for the #Water4Life ...
Winter clothing drive appeals to locals
Margaret River's Jacqui Simons is collecting winter woollies for disadvantaged Western Australians.
New delivery a fresh idea for residents
A new fresh produce delivery service allows Margaret River and Cowaramup residents to enjoy the best in local ...
Classic muscle rolls in
Car enthusiasts rejoice! Hot rods, American muscle and many more will be at the Geographe Leisure Centre in ...
Food fest seeks producers and events
IMG Culinary is calling for submissions from local producers and venues in the lead up to the 2016 ...
Mums ready to battle for Margs
A team of Margaret River mums are training hard in preparation for an epic clash in Dunsborough this ...
Future stars rock out at Settlers
One night only! Margaret River PS rock bands head to Settlers Tavern for a very special fundraising event.
Rehab facility seeks approval
A private rehabilitation facility proposed for Metricup would be the first of its kind in the State if ...
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Liberal Party surprises with Snapchat lens
NSW: Snapchat users around the country have woken to a new, perhaps unexpected, lens on election eve.
House from The Castle faces demolition
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Coalition wheels out big guns; Oakeshott stands his ground
NSW: Political heavyweights are coming out of the woodwork in Cowper as the July 2 election looms large.
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Hawks prey on undermanned Eagles
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The WA State Bodyboard Titles will be held in the Yallingup region this weekend.
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Festival rolls into town
The sport of roller derby gets another boost in Margaret River thanks to Derby Fest 2016.
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South Street crash stalls traffic south of Perth
A serious crash has closed a major artery south of Perth on Friday afternoon.
Police investigate after body discovered in water in Fremantle Harbour
Police are investigating after a man's body was found in the water in Fremantle on Friday.
Gorgon workers' evacuated because of gas leak on Barrow Island
Workers at the Chevron Gorgon project, on Barrow Island off the Pilbara coast were evacuated because of a ...
Perth mum gets hairy on Facebook after her boys mistaken for girls
A famously sweet Perth mummy 'vlogger', sick of being told her long-haired boys look girlish, has shown the ...
Federal election 2016: 'I'm very excited': first-time migrant voters embrace the chance to vote
A collective yawn may have met the rallying cries of politicians over the past eight weeks, but Hashmat ...
Wrong paperwork prompted bank to cancel man's disability payments
An injured man was being denied tens of thousands of dollars under his income protection policy with ANZ ...
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Community
Track beaten in nick of time
Martin Tonna and Bec Hannan are resting their weary bodies after the duo took on the Cape to ...
Students reach out with Sea of Hands
Year 3 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School students last week recognised National Reconciliation Week by creating their ...
Shark alert for Margaret River beach
A partial whale carcass on Boodjidup Beach has prompted shark warnings for the area.
Garden gets makeover
A garden in a home occupied by adults with physical and intellectual disabilities has been given a much ...
Entertainment
Bookmarks: News and views from the book world
Parallel importing, a literary prize and who's coming to the MWF.
Tale of desire to haunt audiences
Falling Through Clouds, a tale of desire and science, is coming to Bunbury for one night only in ...
Inked at 81: Dame Judi Dench celebrates her birthday with a tattoo
The tatt was a gift from her daughter.
Scarlett Johannson named top box office actress, Cate Blanchett not far behind
The highest grossing box office actress of all time is not Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts or Meryl Streep.
Life & Style
Election 2016: Who's Medicare's friend? Examine bulk-billing
Bulk billing is smarter than widely realised.
Bread with folic acid and iodine reduces birth defects in Australia: study
Bread is better than ever in Australia, with a new report finding it successful in combating birth defects.
Shares Race Week 2: A port in the storm
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The Little Prince by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre at The Street Theatre in the school holidays
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Private Health Insurance Ombudsman turning aggrieved customers back to Medibank
Angry with Medibank, they went to the ombudsman for help. But they were turned back.
The most expensive health insurance policy doesn't offer the best coverage
Caution urged at end of financial year as providers pull out all the stops to grab your money.
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Stupid energy policy endangers all
Given the potential of renewable energy, the ecological, environmental and economic risks of fracking mean this dangerous and ...
Social conscience is self-interest
One of the best things about being South West editor for the Mail is discussing issues of the ...
The many rewards of being a Local Hero
Catherine Keenan, Australia's 2016 Local Hero in the Australian of the Year awards, reflects on her year.
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Super changes leave lingering questions
Food safety: a high-stakes sandwich
Organic growers deserve protection from contamination if food and economic security is a concern.
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The Salish Lodge review, Washington State, USA
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Hutt River Principality: Inside the area that claimed independence from Australia
Inside the weird, tiny region that declared independence from the rest of Australia and got away with it.
Best places to eat in Hong Kong: Where the hip hang
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Whether you are roaming stalls, spotting tigers, or taking in the world's most famous monument to love, India ...