A trebling in the number of cases of Ross River Virus cases in the past three years has led to the Shire of Augusta of Margaret River being declared as a high-risk area for contracting the mosquito born virus.  The Department of Health made the decision to increase the risk rating for the Shire of Augusta Margaret River last week, only days before the local health officers received notification of a ninth diagnosis within the local government area for the current financial year.

The most recent incident occurred on a Crown Reserve near Rosa Glen with the perpetrator caught in the act removing a large Jarrah tree. Shire Chief Executive Officer, Stephanie Addison Brown said i…

The most recent incident occurred on a Crown Reserve near Rosa Glen with the perpetrator caught in the act removing a large Jarrah tree. Shire Chief Executive Officer, Stephanie Addison Brown said i…

The South West will return to its pre-lockdown conditions from 6pm today, providing there are no new cases of COVID-19 recorded in WA.Please look out for any changes issued by the WA Government at www…

The South West will return to its pre-lockdown conditions from 6pm today, providing there are no new cases of COVID-19 recorded in WA.Please look out for any changes issued by the WA Government at www…

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is taking measures to minimise risk and improve safety for residents through WA's recently imposed COVID-19 lockdown.Yesterday, the State Government announced a…

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is taking measures to minimise risk and improve safety for residents through WA's recently imposed COVID-19 lockdown.Yesterday, the State Government announced a…

A newly-developed draft trail strategy guiding economically, environmentally and socially sustainable trail development across the region is now available for public comment.

A newly-developed draft trail strategy guiding economically, environmentally and socially sustainable trail development across the region is now available for public comment.