The best of the South West:How to dine out in Margaret River like a pro

The best of the South West:How to dine out in Margaret River like a pro

Margaret River is a great spot for a foodie mini-break. But what’s hot and new in a region not known for,well,hot and new?

  • byRob Broadfield

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Breweries to visit in Margaret River:How beer is taking over the famous wine region

Breweries to visit in Margaret River:How beer is taking over the famous wine region

Why are there so many microbreweries in Margaret River? I've asked several people this same question now,and received exactly the same answer.

  • byBen Groundwater
Booked out:99% of summer holiday homes taken in popular WA destinations

Booked out:99% of summer holiday homes taken in popular WA destinations

Dreaming of a getaway this summer? You might be too late.

  • bySarah Brookes
How much it costs to live in WA’s fastest-growing tree-change hotspots

How much it costs to live in WA’s fastest-growing tree-change hotspots

Housing prices have soared in Western Australia’s fastest-growing regional areas,with local agents saying the market is experiencing unprecedented interest from Perth and interstate buyers.

  • bySarah Brookes
Too crowded:Margaret River wineries take up fight against neighbour’s plans for luxury chalets

Too crowded:Margaret River wineries take up fight against neighbour’s plans for luxury chalets

In the heart of the Margaret River wine region a fight is brewing with wineries banding together to protest plans for luxury tourist accommodation in Wilyabrup.

  • bySarah Brookes
New $280 million Smiths Beach resort project could start next year:developer

New $280 million Smiths Beach resort project could start next year:developer

The prominent Perth name behind a new $280 million seaside resort and community hub on a stunning piece of South West coastline plans to turn the sod in 2023.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
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Twin tastings reveal WA’s great cabernets (and where to find them this summer)
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Twin tastings reveal WA’s great cabernets (and where to find them this summer)

Twin cabernet tastings in the heart of Margaret River wine country have shown why some of the best quality and value cabernet is found along this 110 kilometre stretch of winding road in the South West.

  • byDavid Prestipino
‘Phenomenal effort in horrific conditions’:Firefighters gain control of three suspicious fires across WA

‘Phenomenal effort in horrific conditions’:Firefighters gain control of three suspicious fires across WA

Authorities are treating three separate bushfires during a total fire ban across WA over the Christmas period as suspicious,with one man charged for allegedly igniting a blaze that tore through 30,000 square metres of land.

  • byLauren Pilat
‘At a moment’s notice’:Chidlow resident forced to evacuate 10 horses after Wooroloo fire

‘At a moment’s notice’:Chidlow resident forced to evacuate 10 horses after Wooroloo fire

Some residents who had evacuated on Boxing Day evening returned home Monday morning,grateful for community support in helping them leave,especially those with animals and livestock.

  • byLauren Pilat
Carpark kerfuffle threatens to see Cheeky Monkey kicked out of Margaret River brewpub

Carpark kerfuffle threatens to see Cheeky Monkey kicked out of Margaret River brewpub

Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co has launched legal action against its landlord Wilyabrup Investments after the latter warned it terminate a brewery and restaurant lease over carpark issues.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Margaret River region bushfire believed to have been deliberately lit

Margaret River region bushfire believed to have been deliberately lit

Firefighters have contained the fire that ripped through thousands of hectares and are appealing for anyone with information on how it started to come forward.

  • byHolly Thompson