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Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Community Announcement

SuperTown

The SuperTowns vision is to have balanced communities, with lifestyle options and access to services. They will have affordable, quality housing and a diverse range of job opportunities. The towns will offer more choices for people to live in regional areas and an attractive alternative to living in the metropolitan area. Nine regional towns have been identified in the SuperTowns initiative, including Margaret River.... more 

Margaret River Bushfire Inquiry

Premier Colin Barnett today tabled in State Parliament Appreciating the Risk - The Report of the Special Inquiry Into the November 2011 Margaret River Bushfire.... more

Bushfire recovery information

For property holders  affected by the recent bushfire,  information on support and fact sheets are available for your information... more

Margaret River Fire 2011 Appeal

Apply for the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund: Application Form
 

Donations to the Appeal can be made in the following ways:

  • BankWest branch, in person or by EFT, to account 306089: 287738-4
  • Be email to LMDRF Margaret River Fire Appeal, c/- City of Perth, GPO Box C120, Perth WA 6839
  • At the City of Perth Customer Service Council - Council House weekdays

All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.  Help our community get back on its feet.

  • Other Funding

A summary sheet is available on Grant funding assistance available for bushfire affected people.  If you think your particular circumstances falls within the categories outlined, please contact the relevant agency for further information.

  

Online PaymentsA

About the Shire

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is located in the easily accessible south west corner of Western Australia. A population of 13,000 live in this beautiful natural environment, which offers diverse opportunities in housing, employment, education and leisure pursuits.

An additional 1.5 million tourists and visitors experiencing this very special corner of Western Australia every year, to enjoy the serenity, award-winning restaurants, wineries and accommodation.

Plenty of information about this attractive corner of the world is available on this website. If you know what you are looking for please key the subject title into the Search area as a direct way of locating it.

Latest surf report for Margaret River

MARGARET RIVER : Surf: 10-12 ft. Large mid period swell from the southwest. Light west winds with a slight chop.
This is LOLA with the forecast for Thursday at 08:00 PM. Surf: 10-12 ft. Large mid period swell from the southwest. Light west winds with a slight chop.

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Current events

Weather

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FESA

Bushfire ALL CLEAR for North West Coastal Highway, 20km north of the Onslow Road intersection in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park in the Shire of Ashburton Bushfire ADVICE for south-east of Onslow in the Shire of Ashburton Bushfire ADVICE for Cape Range National Park, Learmonth Air Weapons Range and Exmouth Gulf Station in the Shire of Exmouth Bushfire ADVICE for Meedo, Wahroonga, Edaggee and Ellavalla Stations and surrounding areas in the Shire of Carnarvon Smoke alert between Northcliffe and Albany Smoke hazard to motorists travelling on North West Coastal Highway near Mardathuna turnoff

Office Hours

Margaret River

Monday to Friday: 9am-4pm

Phone inquiries: 8am-4:30pm.

Ph: +61 8 9780 5255

Augusta

Monday to Friday: 9am-Noon, 1-4pm

Phone: +61 8 9780 5660