Arts & Wellbeing

Christmas shopping doesn’t have to be an ordeal. In fact you can actually take a fun, relaxing break in the Margaret River Region to clear your mind and your list at the same time. From homeware collections, local artisan keepsakes, restaurant gift vouchers and unique…

It’s one of the quintessential parts of an Australian summer: the outdoor cinema. While urbanites have stamped their own twist on the tradition with the rooftop cinema in recent years, there is something magical about hearing the wind in the trees and the squawk of…

A carpenter woke up four years ago and decided he was going to catch a fish and print it. The story didn’t end there. Adam Ashdown went on to become a successful artist - his prints representing the Australian male’s deep and robust affinity with…

There is a reason that spring inspires creativity: the days get longer, the light gets brighter and with nature bursting into bloom, it’s almost hard not to reach for the paintbrush. With the start of the warmer months on our doorstep, it’s also the perfect…

More than 100 artists from Busselton to Witchliffe are making final preparations to open their private studios to the West Australian public for next month's Margaret River Region Open Studios. The 7th annual Open Studios event was originally scheduled for April/May but was postponed to…

Take the back road, get lost in the unconventional, and wander out yonder. A group of Western Australian photographers recently spent a winter's holiday 'down south' and took the time to engage in the region with dedicated curiosity. The result is a collection of images…