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Madelin HayesSouth West Reporter

Madelin is a reporter in the South West and mainly covers stories between Busselton and Margaret River. She joined The West Australian in 2021 as a journalist in the Custom Publishing team – writing about travel and lifestyle. In 2024, she gained a passion for regional journalism as a Pilbara reporter but has since swapped the red dirt for the coast and now calls Dunsborough home.

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Vasse MLA Libby Mettam is calling for more support and services in the South West for regional healthcare.

REGIONAL HEALTH PremiumLibby Mettam slams State Government over regional healthcare

Concerns over regional healthcare have boiled over in Parliament, with Vasse MLA Libby Mettam accusing the State Government of failing some of the South West’s most vulnerable patients.

Madelin Hayes

Hospitality outlets in the South West say the fuel crisis is having a flow-on effect across the supply chain.

FUEL CRISISPremiumSouth West hospitality venues hard hit by fuel crisis

From the cost of a cold pint to a classic parmy, South West diners are being warned to brace for rising prices as the fuel crisis tightens its grip on the hospitality industry.

Madelin Hayes

Native vegetation is beginning to regenerate at Marri Reserve in Dunsborough, following a bushfire in 2025.

RECOVERY UNDER WAYMarri Reserve on the mend after 2025 bushfire

Marri Reserve in Dunsborough is showing strong signs of recovery after a bushfire burned through the area in February 2025.

Madelin Hayes

City of Busselton mayor Phill Cronin, KD Power & Co owner Darren Power, Tutanup dairy farmer Oscar Negus and Vasse MLA Libby Mettam are calling for changes to 11-tonne load limits on South West bridges.

WA NEWSPremiumFarmers warn of major disruptions as bridges limit to 11t

Farmers and transport operators in the South West have raised alarm over new 11-tonne load limits on dozens of regional bridges, warning the restrictions could disrupt daily operations.

Madelin Hayes

The Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival has launched its full program of events.

READERS & WRITERSPremiumFull program released for Readers & Writers Festival

The full program for the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival has been released, adding a range of writers’ workshops, storytelling and discussions to the line-up across May 15-17.

Madelin Hayes

The fleet of Riviera motor yachts cruise into Busselton.

CRUISE SEASONPremiumBusselton set for busiest cruise season on record

Busselton is set to record it’s busiest cruise season ever, with 18 arrivals to Geographe Bay in the 2025-26 season including 11 maiden visits.

Madelin Hayes

The Dunsborough Fun Park is up for sale with offers above $3million.

FUN PARK FOR SALEPremiumDunsborough Fun Park hits market with $3m+ price tag

The Dunsborough Fun Park has hit the market, offering a multimillion-dollar opportunity to take over one of the region’s most recognisable leisure sites.

Madelin Hayes

Nearly 200 riders particiapted in the 2026 Busselton to Dardanup Black Dog Ride.

BLACK DOG RIDEPremiumNearly 200 riders turn out for 2026 Black Dog Ride

The roar of nearly 200 motorcycles rolled across the South West at the weekend as riders united for the annual Black Dog Ride from Busselton to Dardanup. 

Madelin Hayes

Lakshmi Nair, Vinitha Shainose and Lisha Anoop.

MULTICULTURAL FEST Busselton foreshore comes alive for Multicultural Festival

The community was invited to take a trip around the world at the weekend, without having to leave Busselton. 

Madelin Hayes

Dunsborough Lions Club member Malcolm van Rensberg, Dr Mostyn Hamdorf, Capecare Dunsborough residential care manager Linda Barry, Lions members Jim Lane, Mick Macri, Kaye McCormick and Capecare chief executive Tim Nayton.

COMMUNITY SPIRITPremiumNew device to help Capecare residents reduce hospital trips

A new piece of medical technology at Capecare will help residents receive faster treatment and reduce stressful hospital trips, thanks to a donation from the Dunsborough Lions Club. 

Madelin Hayes

The Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association says Easter tourism numbers are unlikely to be affected by rising fuel costs.

FUEL HIKEPremiumEaster tourism rush to be unaffected by rising fuel costs

The tourism body for Margaret River-Busselton remains confident Easter visitor numbers will hold strong, despite rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. 

Madelin Hayes

The WACHS Older Person Complex Care Team in Bunbury won health team of the year and the chair’s award at the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

HEALTH AWARDSPremiumSouth West health professionals recognised at awards

Health professionals from across the South West have been recognised for their dedication to delivering regional health care at this year’s WA Rural Health Excellence Awards. 

Madelin Hayes