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All the best photos from the Margaret River Pro doing the rounds on social media. Do you have a photo you'd like to add to the gallery? Email a link of the picture on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to tcarrier@fairfaxmedia.com.au

Dawn patrol #MargiesPro #makeitwest @lauraenever. Photo: @kirstinscholtz.

Congratulations to back-to-back #drugaware #margaretriverpro champion @rissmoore10 who just defeated @tylerwright in a rematch from last years final. #margiespro #makeitwest #surferspoint #westoz #winning Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

1/4 final finish in West aUs ! Happy chap // Home for a few days then down to bells. Photo: Laura Enver/Facebook.

History is being created right now with the #box being utilised by the @asp for men's round # 5 of the #drugaware #margiespro!! Never before has a professional surfing event been held over this notorious slab of reef. #wasurfers #margaretriver #makeitwest #waveoftheday #tubetime Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

#ItsOn at the @asp #drugaware #margiespro after consecutive laydays. A little west in the swell this morning & we're back into men's round 4 action at 7:15am #makeitwest #westernaustralia #surferspoint #wasurfers Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

@john_john_florence was one of the first to grab a copy of the 'Surfing WA: Celebrating 50 Years' The commemorative publication takes you on a historical journey through profiles of surfers, surfing families, events, locations & key industry & community leaders whilst paying tribute to a rich & diverse history of surfing within our state : @chrisgurney__ #wasurfers #SWA50 #margaretriverpress Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

It was a mixed day for #wasurfers at the #drugaware #margiespro. @yadin_nicol made the most of local knowledge, throwing killer blows to knock off 3x World Champion @mfanno in round 3. This 9.77 was the #waveoftheday #margaretriver #surferspoint #localsonly #goyades Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

Local lad @yadin_nicol all smiles after causing a massive upset, eliminating 3x @asp world champion @mfanno in a round 3 thriller. #margiespro #wasurfers #surferspoint #goyades #WA Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

@tylerwright surfed excellently today, dropping the highest individual wave score (9.13) on this wave, gouging her way into the #drugaware #margaretriverpro quarterfinals. #margiespro #makeitwest #westernaustralia #waveoftheday : @asp @ripcurl_aus Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

The run of local women's wildcard @lauramacaulay has unfortunately come to an end on the second day of the #margiespro. It took a very in form @sally_fitz to halt her charge further into the event. #wasurfers #makeitwest #surferspoint #westoz Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

Current @asp men's ratings leader @gabrielmedina went ham today at the #margiespro posting the highest individual wave score of the day, an 8.90 on this massive backhand rotation #drugaware #margaretriverpro #makeitwest Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

An awesome water angle of @tajamos driving hard off the bottom at #surferspoint this morning during the opening round of the #margiespro #makeitwest #wasurfers Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

After smashing the trials yesterday @yadin_nicol was unstoppable in his first round heat of the #drugaware #margaretriverpro, scoring an 8.23 & 7.00 to down 11x World Champ @kellyslater & @bededurbo at #surferspoint #makeitwest #margiespro #westernaustralia Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

Local Western Australian hero & perennial @asp World Title contender @tajamos made the perfect start to his home event, winning his round 1 heat in pumping waves at #surferspoint for the #margiespro #makeitwest #wasurfers #westernaustralia #drugaware #westisbest Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

#ItsOn at the #margaretriverpro. Some nice lines pouring into #surferspoint with a 7:30am start called for the @asp men's #worldchampionshiptour #makeitwest #margiespro Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

The faces of two very #stoked humans after today's #drugaware #margaretriverpro trials. Best of luck to @nathanhedgehog & @yadin_nicol, who will likely compete in the coming days at #surferspoint as part of the @asp #worldchampionshiptour #margiespro : @nickwooly #comeonaussiecomeon #stoke #passion #makeitwest Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

A massive congratulation to @lauramacaulay who just won a nail bitting final of the @asp #drugaware #margaretriverpro women's trials. She's set to take on the best female surfers on the planet when the event waiting period commences tomorrow. #wasurfers #makeitwest #golaura Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

This arvo's catch checks out the #surferspoint lineup, looking forward to another night of savouring some of the southwest's finest at the staff BBQ #makeitwest #margaretriver #amazing_wa #westernaustralia Photo: Surfing WA/Instagram.

Kelly Slater in action at the 2014 Margaret River Pro. Photo: Kirstin Scholtz/ASP World Tour Surfing.

History was made with 2014 Drug Aware #MargiesPro running at #TheBox! Photo: ASP World Tour Surfing/Facebook.

#‎JoelParkinson‬ frothing for some birthday barrels at the box before his ‪#‎MargiesPro‬ heat. Happy Birthday and good luck! Photo: mySurf.tv/Facebook.

How good is Josh Kerr's Ninja Turtle wetsuit?! Our hero in an aqua halfpipe getting it done in the South West ‪#‎MargiesPro‬. Photo: Bosko/Arnette Facebook page.

Yadin Nicol round 1 #winner of the #margiespro #surfing #igers #vscoelevate #MargiesPro Photo: onig_104/Instagram.

@yadin_nicol put together a commanding Round 1 win at the Drug Aware #MargiesPro, sealing a spot directly into Round 3! Photo: rockstarenergy/Instagram.

@Rissmoore10, starting her 2014 #margiespro exactly how she did last year: on top and straight to Round 3. Photo: hurley_women/Instagram.

Jet Ski to The Box today and caught @bededurbo swooping in #margiespro #makeitwest Photo: nathscully/Instagram.

Round 1 of the #margiespro finished with stellar performances from @filipetoledo (pictured), @yadin_nicol, @julian_wilson, @rissmoore10 and @miguelpuposurf. With a potential start to Round 2 tomorrow, look out for more great surfing | #makeitwest | Photo: @asp | Photo: hurley/Instagram.

Coffee anyone? Drug Aware Margaret River Pro! #margiespro #makeitwest #margaretriver Photo:kylie_macp/Instagram

We won! Massive thanks and congrats to @SURFAID @voyagerestate @StellaBellaWine and Rosily & our pro Luke Campbell! Photo: @xanaduwine.

We MIGHT be moving competition to The Box... stay tuned... Photo: @ASP.

Margaret River moment #layday #makeitwest. Photo: @ASP.

Men's Rd 4 of the 2014 Drug Aware #MargiesPro is ON! Watch the #SamsungGalaxy @ASP #WCT. Photo: @ASP.

It's @miguelpuposurf up against @gabrielmedinaaa & #YadinNicol in #MargiesPro Rd 4, heat 2. Photo: @ASP.

#MargiesPro men's Round 4 ON for a 7:15am AWST (4:15pm PST, 8:15pm BRT, 11:15pm GMT) start. Photo: @ASP.

The #SamsungGalaxy @ASP "Dawn Patrol" morning show is LIVE from @WestAustralia! Photo: @ASP.

Official call - it's a lay day here at the 2014 #MargiesPro. Check back tmrw at 7am AWST (4pm PST, 8pm BRT, 11pm GMT). Photo: @ASP.

Ladies finals at the #MargiesPro this morning, & @CarissaMoore92 was in for the win! #makeitwest. Photo: @AustraliasSW.

How's the crowd to greet Kelly Slater coming out the water! #makeitwest. Photo: @caty_price.

Massive crowd for business end of #MargiesPro @TenNewsPerth #makeitwest. Photo: @caty_price.

Watching the #MargiesPro while I write my graduate thesis. Dedication to both. @ASP #makeitwest #surf. Photo: @eastofhaleiwa.

@miguelpuposurf, committed at the Box | @ASP #makeitwest. Photo: @hurley.

Don't let that smile fool you. Competitors, you've been warned | #YadinNicol #makeitwest. Photo: @hurley.

Follow @ASP to see more local fireworks from Yadin Nicol when the #MargiesPro. Photo: @hurley.

The Margaret River crown won't be going anywhere soon. @Rissmoore10, your 2014 #MargiesPro Champion. #makeitwest @ASP. Photo: @hurley.

@Mick_Fanning is up against wildcard #YadinNicol in #MargiesPro Rd 3, Heat 6. Photo: @hurley.

Um, yeah. We'd turn on the webcast if we were you. @johnjohnflorenc is out now for Rd 3 of the #MargiesPro | @ASP. Photo: @hurley.

You got this, Riss. Watch @rissmoore10 in the final of the #margiespro now: http://aspworldtour.com | #makeitwest @ASP. Photo: @hurley.

Heats may end - determination doesn't. @rissmoore10, Bells pre-heat. Photo: @hurley_women.

Another awful morning in Margaret River #makeitwest #MargiesPro. Photo: @LP77WA

Your 2014 Drug Aware Pro Winner... @rissmoore10 #MakeItWest #GoRiss. Photo: @redbull_surfing.

@kellyslater got tubed... Among other things that happend on a lay day in WA yesterday. Photo: @TallTeef.

Congrats @Steph_gilmore for placing 3rd at the #MargiesPro & tying for 1st in the @ASP WCT rankings! #MakeItWest. Photo: @Roxy.

The Drug Aware #MargiesPro is ON! Catch it here http://surfl.in/Q71J5Q #MargiesPro #MakeItWest. Photo: @surfline.

Surfline's got all the Drug Aware #MargiesPro lay day coverage here http://surfl.in/Q6trPY #MakeItWest. Photo: @surfline.

! One stoked grommet ! @TajBurrowAus gives contest board to local fan #margiespro #makeitwest. Photo: @shlakator.

#MargiesPro Men's Round 5 will be at The Box. Photo: @shlakator.

The comp is back on today and what a MORNING for it! #margaretriver #margiespro #makeitwest @ASP. Photo: @MargaretRiverAu.

Surfers @lauraenever @dimitystoyle at #lakecave events deck #margaretriver @WestAustralia @Australia. Photo: @MargaretRiverAu.

#margiespro day 2 Laura Macaulay @Sally_Fitz paddle in |@Joliphotos @asp #makeitwest #westernaustralia #margaretriver. Photo: @MargaretRiverAu.

@Steph_gilmore ❤s her fans! Day 4 #margiespro @ASP #makeitwest #margaretriver #westernaustralia. Photo: @MargaretRiverAu.

@kellyslater day 4 #margiespro @ASP #makeitwest #margaretriver #westernaustralia. Photo: @MargaretRiverAu

@Sally_Fitz stoked! #whatasmile | @Joliphotos @asp #makeitwest #westernaustralia #margaretriver #margiespro. Photo: @MargaretRiverAu

Stomping the grapes! @xanaduwine @kellyslater @KalaniMiller @FreddyP808 #makeitwest #margaretriver @asp | @Joliphotos. Photo: @MargaretRiverAu.

Great to see local Parliament representatives at the official opening of the 2014 Margaret River Pro #makeitwest. Photo: @vassevirgin

Who said WA is all about sunsets?...a great week for Cabernet (and hopefully surf!) ahead. #makeitwest #vintage2014. Photo: @xanaduwine.

Good luck Margaret River Wineries @surfaid team in the finals @voyagerestate @StellaBellaWine #makeitwest #margiespro. Photo: @xanaduwine.

All the best photos from the Margaret River Pro doing the rounds on social media.<br>

Do you have a photo you'd like to add to the gallery? Email a link of the picture on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to <a href="mailto:tcarrier@fairfaxmedia.com.au">tcarrier@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a>

The first lodges opened in 1992, built using handmade mud bricks, made onsite. Picture supplied. 

'Every brick, every tree planted, and every guest welcomed has been a part of our shared vision for sustainable tourism.'

Decades of eco-dedication

In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Levi was honoured as the Busselton Freight Rising Sports Star December winner.

In a remarkable display of talent and determination, local athlete Levi Amiss has been gaining attention in the world of para athletics.

Busselton track athlete's star is on the rise

The Leeuwin Naturaliste Junior Soccer Association has launched the Jillaroos Female Only Junior Soccer Tournament in the wake of the increased popularity of the sport with women and girls thanks in part to the success of the Matildas. 

The Jillaroos Female Only Junior Soccer Tournament will be rolled out across the region this winter season by the Leeuwin Naturaliste Junior Soccer Association.

Soccer association announces girls-only junior comp

Farmer Greg Norton explaining his composting system at his property last week. Pictures supplied. 

Geographe farmers gathered at Greg Norton's farm last week to learn from his years of experience with compost and soil health.

Expert advice for farmers

A removal program currently underway near James Richardson Park, adjacent to the Vasse Estuary, is expected to remove around 64 tonnes of sediment from the banks of the estuary channel.

Work underway to remove Vasse Estuary sediment

World Surf League surfers joined Nature Conservation and local community members to work on dune restoration projects as part of the WSL One Ocean program. Picture via WSL. 

The world's top surfers have teamed up with Nature Conservation Margaret River Region and a swag of other local groups to care for the coast and protect the region's beautiful beaches.

Dune project gets Pro boost as surfers get to work

Margaret River Pro 2014 on social media | photos

Margaret River Pro 2014 on social m...

All the best photos from the Margaret River Pro doing the rounds on social media.

Margaret River Pro 2014 on social media | photos

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