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Margaret River scraps e-scooter trial over underage usage, non-compliance with helmet rules

A Margaret River councillor questioned whether she ever saw a "single person using a helmet" during a three-month e-scooter trial, with police saying they did not have resources to enforce compliance and safety rules.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Children, cancer now world championship in sight for Margaret River windsurfer Jane Seman

After raising children and waging war on cancer, Margaret River windsurfer Jane Seman is within striking distance of a world title in a sport she almost gave up for good — twice.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

Lost Apollo sparks community-led dog hunt as he tries to walk from Margaret River to Perth

Apollo spent two weeks on the run as members of the community posted sightings online to help his owners track his 150-kilometre journey, during which time the young Maremma survived being hit by a car travelling 110kph.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

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Rock climbing banned at Wallcliffe cliffs, custodian says sacred place needs 'time to rest'

Climbers and custodians have clashed over the use of Margaret River's Wallcliffe cliffs for many years, but now the shire has opted to respect the wishes of the traditional owners.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2023

Foreign worker found not guilty of rape, guilty of sex with child under 16 in Margaret River

After deliberating for more than three hours, the District Court jury finds Sione Vaioleti not guilty of rape, but convicts him for having sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 16.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2023

Margaret River school holiday tourists add pressure to homeless locals

It is no place to mourn a loved one — but there are no other housing options for this heartbroken widow in one of Australia's best-known tourist towns.

ABC News · Sep 24, 2022

Norma's bistro bowls into New Lambton

IT'S a fresh start for the Alder Park Sports Club, right down to the new bistro within, Norma's. Originally a bowling club established in the 1940s, the organisation is now a sports club with a new board. With renovations, fresh paint, new picnic tables, and now the new bistro, it's…

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

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Margaret River shire calls police to shut down 'illegal' party as legal action launched

The organisers of the Mindful Earth Sanctuary say they are pressing ahead with future events despite legal action launched by the Margaret River council.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

Owen Wright eliminated from WSL main tour

The new mid-season World Surf League axe has claimed Australia's Owen Wright after a result didn't fall his way at the Margaret River Pro.

AAP · May 4, 2022

WA's open border fails to ease staff shortages as businesses struggle over Easter long weekend

While businesses in popular tourist towns like Margaret River soldiered on during the long weekend despite low staff numbers, it left some customers with a bad taste in their mouths.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Concerns Perth spending in Margaret River slowing after long domestic tourism boom

One of WA's premier food and wine regions has relied heavily on Perth travellers throughout the pandemic. Now there are concerns the market is drying up for some operators.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

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