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XANADU Winery held the opening of the new Vintage Beards exhibition on Saturday night. The series is based on the images taken by Troop of cellar staff and wine makers in the Margaret River region.&nbsp; Photos by Sophia Clements.

Subject Aaron O'Brien with artist Glenn Hegedus.

Artist Emma Dzradulewicz's graphite and ink drawing "Steve", of Steve Eyres from McHenry Hohnen.

"Bottle and a cork" by artist Ian Mutch, a mixed media image of Trent Carroll from McHenry Hohnen.

Kay Gibson's lino cut piece titled 34° South and 115° East. A picture of Ross Reid from Glenmore.

Libby Mettam was invited to open the exhibition, with Brook Thomas and Bridget Tigne.

Lotti St Clair with Krystal and Corey Wilkie.

Artists Michelle Troop (Curator) with Natalie Scholtz and Glenn Hegedus.

Michelle Troop's double exposed photograph on stone, titled "James and the giant vine". Of James Revie from Voyager Estate.

Nancy Tost in front her her piece "Wine of Sight", a pencil drawing of Rory Clifton-Parks from Miles from Nowhere and Franklin Tate Estates.

Rachelle Dusting's oil painting "Jye" of Jye McManus from Celestial Bay.

Xanadu is hosting the Vintage Beards exhibition this summer.

Artist Glenn Hegedus's beautiful spray paint on canvas creation, of Aaron O'Brien and dog Molly.

Aaron O'Brien from Celestial Bay featured in artist Glenn Hegedus's works "Beard with wind", a three piece artwork of spray paint on canvas.

Ben Rector from Margaret River Vintners, in front of artist Andrew Fraser's water colour pencil drawing of him.

Cat Edmunds with Emma Holben in front of "Matt Jarvis red beard" by Natalie Scholtz.

Artist Daniel Lim with his work "Glenn Goodall", an acrylic painting of Glenn from Xanadu Estate.

XANADU Winery held the opening of the new Vintage Beards exhibition on Saturday night.

The series is based on the images taken by Troop of cellar staff and wine makers in the Margaret River region.&nbsp;

Local skaters strutted their stuff at the festival last week, part of a packed program of activities and fun. 

Over 600 local youth, families and a group of pro surfers descended on the Fearn Avenue Festival Precinct for Margs Youth Fest 2024.

Margs Youth Fest fun hits Main Street | Photos

Rec Centre crew celebrate the opening of the pool on Monday with Augusta Margaret River Shire President, Julia Meldrum. Pictures supplied. 

With the whole centre now reopened, a full day of family fun will bring the community together to celebrate the milestone.

Pool party planned to celebrate Rec Centre opening

Steve Pursell says goldfish removal is just one piece of the puzzle in protecting the Vasse river and other local waterways. Picture supplied. 

Volunteers from Australia's fishing conservation charity OzFish have begun a restoration project to remove feral goldfish from the Vasse River.

Feral goldfish removal begins in the Vasse River

Bianca Sibbald is ex-Navy, married to a sailor, has three young children and is the author of the "Someone I Love is in Defence" series of story, activity and colouring-in books for the young children of military families. Picture by someoneiloveisindefence.com.au

Veteran owned and operated businesses need our support beyond Anzac Day

These veterans mean business and need our backing beyond Anzac Day

Inside a Hempcrete home at the Witchcliffe Ecovillage. 

The Witchcliffe Ecovillage opened its gates over the weekend to almost 100 people keen to explore the innovative and sustainable practices championed by the community.

Ecovillage life showcased

Guide Dog WA Trainers with City of Busselton staff and newly-boarded Guide Dogs, Louie and Thia. Picture supplied. 

The City of Busselton has announced a new partnership with Guide Dogs WA, supporting the first ever Guide and Assistance Dogs in formal training in the South West.

New arrivals settle in to Busselton 'B&B's

Beards take over Margaret River winery

XANADU Winery is the host of the new Vintage Beards exhibition which opened on Saturday.

Beards take over Margaret River winery

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