Augusta-Margaret River Mail
Saturday, 25 June
Second shot at life, or pure science fiction? Either way, it's on our doorstep
Tracey Ferrier
What's on
Free school holiday fun at Margaret River library
Teacher Bernadette Wood, with Arts Margaret River's Steph Kreutzer and Claire Preston from the Margaret River Library. Picture: Supplied
Scamwatch: Job seekers targeted in scam doing the rounds
SCAM: The ATO will never send you an email or SMS with a link to log in to online services.
Whale carcass washed ashore near Myalup Beach
The carcass was reported by Parks and Wildlife Service officers at 12:19pm, having washed ashore approximately 2km north of Myalup Beach.
Review
Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage
Jane Freebury
Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal
Rare South West timbers heading to the auction block
Nicky Lefebvre
Boranup Gallery's James Howieson has a vast collection of burlwood from decades of handcrafting fine furniture in the South West. Picture: Supplied
Our History
A little piece of Margaret River history in each bowl
Renowned Margaret River potter Ian Dowling has provided clay with a historic twist to artists involved in the Soup Kitchen fundraiser. Picture: Alison McKenzie
Nicky Lefebvre
Fishing enthusiasts prepare to head north for winter
Roz Cummings
Great catch: As the fishing crowds begin to look north for the winter, Billy Sands caught a nice size mulloway recently off our western beaches. Picture: Supplied
South West super balances below national average
Nicky Lefebvre
Young Gropers heat up as cold weather sets in
Margaret River pantry project opens doors to fresh, affordable food
Nicky Lefebvre
Time to dig deep for Winter Warmers donation drive
Please help: Margaret River Community Centre Manager Lydell Huntly is urging locals to donate their 'winter warmers' for the centre's annual drive. Picture: Supplied
What's on
Free fire-wise workshop 'a fusion of education and entertainment'
'Deeply concerned': WA sport minister writes to South Bunbury Football Club
Jemillah Dawson
No more: Former South Bunbury captain Beth Bond and former coach Max Jetta holding the team's third premiership cup in 2021. Picture: Jemillah Dawson.
Vic govt elects new deputy, ministers
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has a new front bench, with Jacinta Allan as his deputy.
Callum Godde • 30m ago
Qantas opens Perth to Rome route
Finbar O'Mallon • 41m ago
The inaugural non-stop Qantas flight to Italy will take off from Perth on Saturday night.
Digest
Discord among politicians - and they're not even back in parliament yet
Steve Evans
Independent member for Warringah Zali Steggall. Picture: Keegan Carroll

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Second shot at life, or pure science fiction? Either way, it's on our doorstep
Tracey Ferrier
What's on
Free school holiday fun at Margaret River library
Teacher Bernadette Wood, with Arts Margaret River's Steph Kreutzer and Claire Preston from the Margaret River Library. Picture: Supplied
Scamwatch: Job seekers targeted in scam doing the rounds
SCAM: The ATO will never send you an email or SMS with a link to log in to online services.
Whale carcass washed ashore near Myalup Beach
The carcass was reported by Parks and Wildlife Service officers at 12:19pm, having washed ashore approximately 2km north of Myalup Beach.
Rare South West timbers heading to the auction block
Nicky Lefebvre
Boranup Gallery's James Howieson has a vast collection of burlwood from decades of handcrafting fine furniture in the South West. Picture: Supplied

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Free school holiday fun at Margaret River library
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