Margaret River luring more tourists
The Augusta-Margaret River Tourism Association says the future for the local tourist industry is bright.
View ArticleIncreased development proposed for WA's coastline
Western Australia's Government is considering increasing development along the state's coastline, and possibly opening the Abrolhos Islands to visitors.There may be towns developed along the South...
View ArticleFirst of its kind abalone farm open for business
Western Australia's first wild abalone farm has officially launched its commercial operation with the release of 8,400 juveniles last week.
View ArticleBrad Adams says his abalone farm model will create a consistent supply for...
Ocean Grown abalone managing director Brad Adams says his wild abalone farm will provide a consistent market for the mollusc.
View ArticleAbalone wild farm Augusta
The first commercial release of juvenile abalone at Ocean Grown Abalone farm in Augusta, WA.
View ArticleRural Reporter: Abalone find new home on artificial reef
Former abalone diver Brad Adams has established Australia's first commercial wild abalone farm off the coast of Augusta in Western Australia.
View ArticleBid to move music festival to Deepdene hits sour note with locals
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River says it has received a lot of opposition from the community over plans for the Southbound music festival to move from Busselton to the shire.
View ArticleWA ocean abalone farm sparks disease contamination concerns
The world's first commercial ocean-grown abalone farm has begun releasing its inaugural crop of juvenile abalone in Western Australia.
View ArticleDrug rehabilitation centre needed: Minister
There is a need for a drug rehabilitation facility in the South West because of the damage methamphetamine is having in the community, WA Mental Health Minister Helen Morton says.
View ArticleHeater blamed for Augusta house blaze
A slow combustion heater is being blamed for starting a house fire in the south-west Western Australian town of Augusta.
View ArticleBig day for Augusta fishing industry
The Flinders bay marina in the West Australian, south west coastal community of Augusta was officially opened on Friday.
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