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Vasse Felix.
15/20

Pioneering spirit: this longstanding cellar door remains a key Margaret River address

Vasse Felix might be a regional pioneer, but this powerhouse has zero interest in trading on reputation alone.

  • Max Veenhuyzen

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Griffin Colapinto

‘Best air ever?’ The perfect 10 commentators are hailing greatest of all time

American Griffin Colapinto has described his flawless ride at the Margaret River Pro as one of the “most incredible moments of my life”.

  • Kayla Olaya
MARGARET RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: Jacob Willcox of Australia prior to surfing in Heat 1 of the Elimination Round at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro on May 20, 2025 at Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia. (Photo by Beatriz Ryder/World Surf League via Getty Images)

Margaret River local ousts world No.1 in big day at home break

Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing were Australia’s biggest casualties on a day of carnage at the Margaret River Pro, but another South West local triumphed – and eliminated the world No.1 in the process.

  • Melissa Woods
Sally Fitzgibbons will have to wait two more days for WSL competition to resume at Margaret River.

Margaret River Pro on hold for two days with veteran’s season on the line

Sally Fitzgibbons faces an anxious wait in her quest to survive the World Surf League’s mid-season cut after the Margaret River Pro was placed on hold for two days.

  • Melissa Woods
Estate and guest wines share menu space with thoughtful non-alcoholic drinks at Glenarty Road.
15.5/20

This cosy South West cellar door restaurant is leading the way in farm-to-table eating

An unwavering commitment to grow-it-yourself plus HR wins – including a dynamic cooking duo in the kitchen – sees this regional benchmark in career-best form.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Dahl Daddy’s Margaret River.

Beloved Margaret River eatery to close

They provided full-throttle, nourishing food in an alfresco community setting. Now it’s coming to an abrupt halt – but something even bigger might be in store.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
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Jacquie Chan, managing director, Miss Chow’s.

Three Things I Love: Perth hospitality maven reveals her top WA escapes

If you’re out and about in Perth, odds are you’ll have eaten at one of her venues. Now she offers something else: inspiration to get you off the beaten track.

  • Emma Young
Through the forests near Pemberton.

We’re calling it: Aussie region has one of the world’s best drives

This road trip is right up there with the Great Ocean Road, but it’s on the opposite side of the country.

  • Julietta Jameson
A 24-year-old man died in a crash in Landsdale on Thursday, December 19.

Holiday horror on WA roads with five fatal crashes days out from Christmas

Five fatal crashes within the space of just a few days have marked a grim start to Western Australia’s Christmas holiday break.

  • Cameron Myles
WA’s best new restaurants main image/GIF. Pictures: Supplied

The top 12: Western Australia’s best new restaurant openings of 2024

From intimate secret restaurants to sprawling regional pubs, 2024’s most impressive newcomers reflect the continued diversification of WA’s food scene.

  • Max Veenhuyzen

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