Augusta-Margaret River Mail

Local Sport | Augusta-Margaret River Mail

Local Sport

Sport

THE Penrith Panthers pounced on the Manly Sea Eagles to claim victory 34-18 in the 2015 Holden Cup Grand Final. Penrith claimed the lead early and won their&nbsp;second under-20s premiership in three years at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, on NRL grand final day.

Jarome Luai of the Panthers makes a break during the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Jarome Luai of the Panthers celebrates scoring a try during the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Addison Demetriou of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Thomson Tuigimala of the Panthers is tackled during the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Robert Jennings of the Panthers is tackled during the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Robert Jennings of the Panthers is helped off the field after an injury during the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Moses Noovao-McGreal of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Nicholas Hynes of the Sea Eagles is tackled during the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Jarome Luai of the Panthers celebrates with team-mates after scoring a try during the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Panthers celebrate winning the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Brent Naden of the Panthers holds aloft the winners trophy after the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

Panthers celebrate with the winners trophy after the 2015 U20's Holden Cup Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Renee McKay/Getty Images

THE Penrith Panthers pounced on the Manly Sea Eagles to claim victory 34-18 in the 2015 Holden Cup Grand Final.

Penrith claimed the lead early and won their&nbsp;second under-20s premiership in three years at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, on NRL grand final day.

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

The event weekend will also feature a Short Course triathlon (750m swim, 15km mountain bike, 6km trail run), relay options for teams of up to three participants, and adventure races for kids.

This weekend will see Dunsborough welcome around 1,200 competitors in the annual XTERRA Dunsborough Australia event.

Xterra Dunsborough weaving through Meelup this weekend

Frank and Ethel Jolliffe arrived in Western Australia in 1924. Pictures thanks to Barry House. 

A recent gathering in Willyabrup saw 80 descendants of a South West family come together to commemorate 100 years since Frank and Ethel Jolliffe arrived in WA.

Reunion marks centenary

Elected to Council in 2019, Cr Cristoffanini served as Shire President for two years from 2021 and will step down in May 2024, ahead of a move to Perth. 

Shire of Augusta Margaret River Deputy President, Paula Cristoffanini has announced she is relocating to Perth.

Deputy Shire President to step down from council

Holden Cup Grand Final | Photos

THE Penrith Panthers pounced on the Manly Sea Eagles to claim victory in the 2015 Holden Cup Grand...

Holden Cup Grand Final | Photos

Get the latest Margaret River news in your inbox