Warren Hately

2 weeks ago | thewest.com.au | Warren Hately

Shire chiefs are taking pains to reassure the Augusta community the local government is aware of their needs and key issues. The handling of the proposed Turner Street Jetty closure recently not only incensed residents and visitors, but re-opened old wounds among those who see the seaside hamlet falling behind the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s focus on bigger population centres.

2 weeks ago | thewest.com.au | Warren Hately

Nature Conservation Margaret River Region has scored a massive $770,000 grant to help its work protecting its namesake waterway. The four-year allocation from the Ian Potter Foundation would drive better understanding as well as health of the Margaret River, the not-for-profit group said. The new Protect Wooditjup Bilya project included funding for research, on-ground work like fencing and weed control, and community engagement through events and accessible information.

2 weeks ago | thewest.com.au | Warren Hately

The developers of a proposed resort at Gnarabup are still optimistic about starting work this year as WA’s Environmental Protection Authority prepares to issue a ruling on the project. The Saracen Property Group’s contentious five-star resort and de facto village plan for Gnarabup which includes a discreet new commercial hub for the coastal settlement has concluded environmental reviews and awaits the umpire’s ruling on whether it can proceed.

2 weeks ago | thewest.com.au | Warren Hately

The prospect of a local bus service inched a step closer last week with Shire of Augusta-Margaret River chiefs meeting with WA’s Public Transport Authority in Perth. The midweek meeting followed the council’s adoption of feedback from January’s ratepayer-backed summer bus service at the last ordinary meeting in March.

2 weeks ago | thewest.com.au | Warren Hately

Parks and Wildlife under pressure concedes fewer than 10 per cent of incidents triggered fines enforcement