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The lost koala: new fossil species was hiding in plain sight for 100 years

In 2024, the Western Australian Museum received a donation. It was a koala skull collected from Moondyne Cave in Margaret River by Lindsay Hatcher, an avid caver. There was something a bit odd about this skull, and we were able to put our finger in it.

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Harsh call: Jack Robinson puts Bells pain behind him

Australian surf star Jack Robinson was harshly dealt with at Bells Beach, but says he's moved on and is feeling good ahead of the Margaret River Pro.

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‘It sucks, man’: World Surf League’s dreaded cut claims its final unlucky victims

The controversial feature, added in 2022, will disappear after the Margaret River Pro. Few surfers on the elite tour are sad to see it go

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Robinson chasing record at Margaret River surfing

Jack Robinson has bounced back to form with a dominant opening heat, looking to set a new record at the Margaret River Pro which is his home surf break.

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Jack Robinson the man to beat at Margaret River Pro

Star Australian surfer Jack Robinson will be hoping to put his Gold Coast flop behind him when he defends his Margaret River Pro crown in Western Australia.

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Why Margaret River should be top of your Asutralia bucket list

It’s got world-class beaches and wineries that would put Tuscany to shame. Margaret River is Western Australia’s best-kept secret — and it’s a must-visit for anyone heading to the Ashes and Lions, says Katie Strick

Evening Standard

South Australian red wine selling for $22 wins top nod at prestigious international award

Shingleback’s 2022 Red Knot Classified GSM among 50 drops from around the world to receive best in show accolade at Decanter World Wine awards

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Picklum advances after marathon Margaret River Pro heat

Molly Picklum is into the quarter-finals of the Margaret River Pro after her heat was re-started twice due to lack of waves, with competition called off early.

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John & Lisa's Food Trip Down Under: release date, recipes, destinations, interview and everything we know

John & Lisa's Food Trip Down Under on ITV sees married couple Lisa Faulkner and John Torode eat and drink their way around Western Australia.

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Rare leucistic Baudin's white-tailed black cockatoo spotted in Margaret River

A clean capture of a rare leucistic Baudin's white-tailed black cockatoo has put to rest a rumour that had been circulating among the bird lovers of Margaret River.

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Margaret River Pro surf competition on hold

After four days of perfect conditions the Margaret River Pro is on hold, with Tyler Wright and Ethan Ewing both still in the mix to win successive titles.

The New Daily

Nichols, Callaghan relegated at Margaret River cut-off

Defending event champion Isabella Nichols and fellow Australian Macy Callaghan have been relegated after day-one eliminations at the WSL's Margaret River Pro.

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Spearfishing won't be banned around Margaret River after blue groper death at Cowaramup Bay

Western Australia's Fisheries Minister will not ban spearfishing at popular beaches around Margaret River but describes the behaviour of people who left a speared blue groper on the beach as "not good".

ABC News

Surfer dies at Margaret River Main Break despite 'heroic' efforts of those nearby

Surfers desperately performed CPR in a bid to save the 55-year-old man, who was pulled from the water just before midday.

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Death of blue groper leads Margaret River council to push for spearfishing ban

A member of a Gracetown swimming group said he and other members had become "quite attached" to the fish.

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Margaret River council threatens dog park shutdowns as 'high-density' poo zones identified

Margaret River is internationally renowned for its natural beauty, but something foul is afoot – or perhaps underfoot – at its parks and ovals.

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Kangaroo euthanased after being shot with arrows in Margaret River

Authorities were forced to euthanase the animal, found with arrows lodged in its body on a busy Margaret River street.

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Protests ensue as clearing begins on controversial $1.25 billion Bunbury Outer Ring Road

Police have intervened as protesters try to physically stop machinery clearing bushland to make way for the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project, which will create a more direct route between Perth and the Margaret River tourist region.

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Margaret River Pro WSL dominated by Australian surfers Jack Robinson and Isabella Nichols

A win for two Australian surfers marks a return to form for a nation which once dominated the sport, as Jack Robinson wins at his local break and Isabella Nichols beats the mid-year cut.

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Kelly Slater still has eyes on a prized Margaret River Pro in World Surf League 2022 Championship Tour

Amid a trophy cabinet decorated with silverware from around the world, a Margaret River Pro title remains an alluring puzzle for Kelly Slater.

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Margaret River Pro draws big crowds as COVID-19 cases climb to almost 3,000 in South West

Back-to-back long weekends bring more COVID-19 into WA's major holiday destinations, but it's not deterring crowds flocking to the state's biggest surfing event.

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Direct flights launched between Melbourne and WA's Margaret River tourism and wine region

The first flight linking Busselton directly with Melbourne arrives, almost 1,000 days after the flights were first announced. The new route is expected to generate $40 million for the local economy.

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Margaret River music retreat organisers defiant against local council over 'illegal' gatherings

The organisers of a WA music event take a stand against the local shire council, which says their presence in the region is troubling locals and constitutes illegal activity.

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Police say body found in Margaret River likely that of Jordan Marshall

A group of family and friends discover human remains while searching for the 40-year-old, who was last seen in December.

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Margaret River community grieves for lives lost and pushes for more mental health services

Lauren Healy's husband Craig died by suicide less than a week after returning home from a mental health clinic. She's sharing her family's tragedy in the hope something will change.

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