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At 26, Kia Humberstone builds a $40,000 home on a truck

At 26, Kia Humberstone began building a home on the back of a vintage truck and trailer, hoping to find a more affordable path to homeownership without committing to decades of mortgage repayments. Based in Margaret River, Western Australia, she estimated that her second tiny-home project would cost around A$40,000,…

The Times of India · Oct 29

Margaret River scraps e-scooter trial over underage usage, non-compliance with helmet rules

A Margaret River councillor questioned whether she ever saw a "single person using a helmet" during a three-month e-scooter trial, with police saying they did not have resources to enforce compliance and safety rules.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Children, cancer now world championship in sight for Margaret River windsurfer Jane Seman

After raising children and waging war on cancer, Margaret River windsurfer Jane Seman is within striking distance of a world title in a sport she almost gave up for good — twice.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

Margaret River shire calls police to shut down 'illegal' party as legal action launched

The organisers of the Mindful Earth Sanctuary say they are pressing ahead with future events despite legal action launched by the Margaret River council.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

Owen Wright eliminated from WSL main tour

The new mid-season World Surf League axe has claimed Australia's Owen Wright after a result didn't fall his way at the Margaret River Pro.

AAP · May 4, 2022

WA's open border fails to ease staff shortages as businesses struggle over Easter long weekend

While businesses in popular tourist towns like Margaret River soldiered on during the long weekend despite low staff numbers, it left some customers with a bad taste in their mouths.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Concerns Perth spending in Margaret River slowing after long domestic tourism boom

One of WA's premier food and wine regions has relied heavily on Perth travellers throughout the pandemic. Now there are concerns the market is drying up for some operators.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022