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South-west whale watching season underway

The Augusta-Margaret River Tourism Association says whales are already being spotted from the coast as they begin their annual migration.

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Tourism group understands Maccas 'concerns'

A south-west Western Australian tourism association says it would prefer to support a new fresh food venture in Dunsborough rather than a fast-food outlet.

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Flooding closes Warner Glen Rd

A badly flood damaged Augusta road is expected to remain closed for at least a fortnight.

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WA businesses target of Fair Work audit

Fair Work Australia is preparing to audit up to 30 WA businesses who employ staff under an enterprise agreement.

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Police probe Nillup fatal road crash

Police investigating a fatal car crash in Western Australia's south-west say it appears bad weather may have caused the accident.

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Shire counts cost of beach damage

The Augusta-Margaret River Shire says storm damage at a popular beach is likely to cost at least $200,000 to repair.

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Outgoing shire president not ruling out another state tilt

The retiring shire president of Augusta-Margaret River has not ruled out another run at state politics but says he is looking forward to spending more time with his family.

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Forums to help residents' emergency planning

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is preparing residents for the summer's bushfire season with community information sessions in the coming weeks.

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Helicopter shark patrols will begin along the south west coast this weekend

Shark helicopter patrols will start along the south west coast from this weekend.

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CCC recommends prosecuting former Kalamunda CEO

The Corruption and Crime Commission has recommended prosecuting a former council chief executive officer who received gifts and benefits for purchasing computer software.

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Shire warns of algal bloom growth in South West

Beachgoers in Augusta are being urged to avoid coming into contact with algal blooms that have appeared at some local beaches.

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WA shark fisher fears vital breeding stock is being culled

A Western Australian commercial fisher is concerned the State Government's catch and kill shark policy is taking vital breeding stock from the south west fishery.

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Caitlin Holmes, 3, catches her first fish in the Blackwood River, Western...

Caitlin Holmes, 3, catches her first fish in the Blackwood River, Western Australia.

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Raids net drugs, firearms and cash in South West

Police have charged eight people in a sting targeting drug dealers in some of the state's most popular South West tourist destinations.Officers raided nine properties in Margaret River, Augusta and...

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Material washed ashore probed for links to MH370

Authorities are examining material that has washed ashore south of Perth to identify if it is related to the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.Police secured the material that washed...

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Augusta-Margaret River Shire seeks draft planning policy clarification

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has a mixed response to a draft state planning policy and revised guidelines for bushfires.

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Tourism group keen for Augusta-Margaret River to share marketing funds

The Augusta-Margaret River Tourism Association hopes the WA Government will continue to back some of the region's key events.

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Greg Jenkins holds a black bream

Greg Jenkins holds a black bream

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Fish population quadruples after river re-stocking program

A 15-year river re-stocking project has successfully rehabilitated the black bream population in one of south-west WA's most popular fishing areas, researchers say.

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Shires test bushfire management plan

A pilot program, involving research to identify areas at risk of bushfire, has begun in the shires of Augusta-Margaret River and Nannup.

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