Augusta-Margaret River Mail
Wednesday, 17 August
Student filmmakers shoot for the moon | CinefestOz Film Festival
True trajectory: Margaret River SHS students and creators of 'Alone', Joshua Yates and Seth Weadley with local actor, Andy Callaghan. Picture: Supplied
What's on
Guitar legend Hank Marvin heading to Margaret River
Nicky Lefebvre
South West authors among massive turnout for Romance Writers of Australia conference in Perth
Samantha Ferguson
COMMUNITY: Mandurah author Louisa West and Cowaramup author Lily Malone were among the attendees of the RWA's 2022 conference in Perth. Pictures: Supplied.
Our Business
'Glad to be at the tail end': Mountain bike shop owners share tips for doing business in the South West
Perri Polson
IN THE OUTDOORS: Humble Bicycle Co are involved with a local race team, establishing customer relationships on and off the trails. Picture: Humble Bicycle Co. Instagram
Could the Tasmanian tiger really be brought back from the dead by scientists?
Nadine Morton • 1hr ago
SCIENCE: Scientists say Tasmanian tigers could be reintroduced into Tasmania within 10 years. Picture: National Film and Sound Archive
Meet the Locals
Ashrams, farming, losing it all: Meet Les Feast
Tatiana Dalin
OTHER WORLDLY ADVENTURES: Les Feast (left) and pictured with his parents, who both served in World War 2, and brothers (right). Pictures: Supplied.
'More than just surf, food and wine': South West WA's creatives bloom
9-year MRROS artists: Peter Scott, Kay Gibson, Gay Scaddan, Lauren Wilhelm, Fi Wilkie, Pascale Abbott, Gerry Reilly, Leon Pericles (front), John Miller and Voytek Kozlowski. Not pictured: Rachel Coad, Francois Payet, John Streater and Karen Seaman. Picture: Supplied
Nicky Lefebvre
Our People
Blooming good expert tips to score 'Best in Show'
Jamie Turner of Lazarus Horticulture will judge the houseplants entered in this year's Margaret River Ag Show. Picture: Supplied
Last quarter show by Hawks
Goal: Augusta Margaret River forward Harry Taylor kicked four goals for the match against Harvey Bulls. Pictures: JLG Photographics.
Scamwatch: Don't let scammers tug on your heartstrings
DON'T FALL FOR IT: Scammers are using sophisticated methods to fool unsupecting parents into parting with money.
'She was so loved, if only she knew how much'
Damon Cronshaw
Raising Awareness: Debbie Van der Baan will walk the City2Surf with family and friends on Sunday, wearing a shirt with a picture of daughter Jen on it, to raise awareness for mental health. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
WA to develop 'World's longest electric highway'
Nicky Lefebvre
Men's Shed help sorts out playgroup planters
Local legend: Margaret River Men's Shed member Ross Mars stepped in to help restore some planter boxes for the Margaret River Intergenerational Playgroup.
Nicky Lefebvre
Warm welcome for Ukrainian friends
Nicky Lefebvre
Volod & Regina (centre) receive the gift of music from Ian Parmenter. Also on the calendar was a concert at Margaret River Uniting Church with Ukrainian-born Anna Bogachova and Japanese violinist, Akiko Miyazawa.
Uni boost for disadvantaged students
Nursing, teaching and child care will be among the targets for 20,000 government-funded uni places. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Dominic Giannini • 9m ago
Hemsworths backing Tasmanian tiger project
Tara Cosoleto • 1hr ago
Actor Chris Hemsworth is among the backers behind efforts to bring back the Tasmanian tiger. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)
'Not what we want to hear': Another wet spring on the cards
Desiree Savage and Gregor Heard
Photo: File

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Student filmmakers shoot for the moon | CinefestOz Film Festival
True trajectory: Margaret River SHS students and creators of 'Alone', Joshua Yates and Seth Weadley with local actor, Andy Callaghan. Picture: Supplied
What's on
Guitar legend Hank Marvin heading to Margaret River
Nicky Lefebvre
South West authors among massive turnout for Romance Writers of Australia conference in Perth
Samantha Ferguson
COMMUNITY: Mandurah author Louisa West and Cowaramup author Lily Malone were among the attendees of the RWA's 2022 conference in Perth. Pictures: Supplied.
Our Business
'Glad to be at the tail end': Mountain bike shop owners share tips for doing business in the South West
Perri Polson
IN THE OUTDOORS: Humble Bicycle Co are involved with a local race team, establishing customer relationships on and off the trails. Picture: Humble Bicycle Co. Instagram
Meet the Locals
Ashrams, farming, losing it all: Meet Les Feast
Tatiana Dalin
OTHER WORLDLY ADVENTURES: Les Feast (left) and pictured with his parents, who both served in World War 2, and brothers (right). Pictures: Supplied.

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Last quarter show by Hawks
Goal: Augusta Margaret River forward Harry Taylor kicked four goals for the match against Harvey Bulls. Pictures: JLG Photographics.
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Feed your whole family without breaking the bank
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'More than just surf, food and wine': South West WA's creatives bloom
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