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THE State Government today, Tuesday, rejected Vasse Coal Management Pty Ltd’s proposal to develop a coal mine north-east of Margaret River. 1

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PREMIER Colin Barnett has confirmed the State Government will not consider special legislation to protect the Margaret River wine region from mining. Instead, the government will look to planning ...

Margaret River fire report could be public in three weeks: Premier

MICK Keelty’s report into the cause of the November bushfire, which destroyed 34 houses and nine holiday chalets in Kilcarnup, Prevelly, Gnarabup and Redgate, may be made public by the end of the month.

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A WORKING group should be formed to investigate planning for, potential issues and cost of providing sealed second access roads into three Capes coastal communities, Emergency Services Minister and Vasse MP Troy Buswell has suggested in a ...

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A 23-year-old local was airlifted to Perth on Saturday after a trail bike crash on private property near the Margaret River airstrip.

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POLICE confiscated a car for 28 days on Friday night after its driver ran into the Margaret River Primary School fence.

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Beer and Bubs is a one night session at the pub where expectant dads learn how to support their partner through the birth of their baby. Childbirth is daunting for men too and this session ...

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Eaton Foreshore Festival now in its 23rd year will be run on Sunday 11 March 2012.

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