Arts & Wellbeing

With one of the most important events on the Australian film calendar - CinefestOZ - taking place in the Margaret River region in August, Cassandra Charlick delves further into the burgeoning film industry in the South West. Now in its eleveneth year, CinefestOZ is a festival…

Love a bit of spontaneity in your life? Dream of whisking your partner off for a surprise getaway, heading south with the girls or treating your family to a luxury break for a milestone celebration? Winter gives visitors to the Margaret River Region more time…

One of the most anticipated calendar entries for lovers of language is the Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival. This year sees the 10th annual festival at a beautiful new venue - and it is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet, according…

Just 10 minutes drive from Margaret River, the sleepy town of Witchcliffe is looking bright-eyed of late thanks to some forward-thinking newcomers, and an eco-village in the works.  Named by a nearby cave with an overhang that resembles a witch on a broomstick, Witchy, as…

In just five years, Margaret River Region Open Studios has become Australia’s largest open art studios event. It returns in April with more artists participating than ever before.  More than 130 artists will open their studios from April 28 - May 13, inviting art lovers…

Last year, over 600 rallies in more than 60 countries marched for women’s equality. It was an unprecedented demonstration, signaling solidarity and strength for women across the world. And although the marches took place in the major capital cities, this wave of the women’s movement…

He sailed from England to Western Australia with his three brothers on board the Warrior in March 1830, at just 13 years of age. With a name now synonymous with the region, Alfred Bussell was one of Margaret River’s first settlers, leading the way for…