Capes Conversations

Janine Carter
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Capes Conversations is a weekly podcast celebrating the stories that make the Margaret River Region such a special place to live and visit.  Hosted by Kellie Tannock, each episode explores a single topic, delving into the people, events and experiences that shape this vibrant and diverse corner of Australia's South West. Blending relaxed conversation with music from West Australian musicians, Capes Conversations invites the local community to rediscover their own backyard while visitors get a deeper understanding of makes the Margaret River Region so unique. Recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.

  1. 23h ago

    Seeds of Settlement

    Nearly 200 years ago, a small group of settlers arrived in Augusta, facing isolation, uncertainty and a landscape unlike anything they had known before.  In this episode of Capes Conversations, author and historian Bernice Barry shares the extraordinary stories uncovered through years of research into diaries, letters and journals from the region's earliest European residents.  From the life and legacy of pioneering botanist Georgiana Molloy to the realities of raising families, surviving hardship and navigating life at the edge of the colony, this conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into the people who helped shape the Margaret River Region.  Along the way, Bernice reflects on the importance of local history, the challenges of interpreting the past, and why these stories still matter today. Bernice Barry has authored four books. The two historical accounts of Georgiana Molly are The Mind That Shines (2015, second edition due 2027) and A Lady's Pen (2023). Sarah Evans was published in 2024 and The Names of a Hare is due out in late 2026. Find out more at her website Bernice Barry. Image supplied by Bernice Barry, partial cover of A Lady's Pen. Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. It will help us to keep this show going if you leave us a review. For more inspiration on visiting the Margaret River Region follow @margaretriver on Instagram or explore www.margaretriver.com. This show was recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.

    Seeds of Settlement

  2. Aug 12

    Keeping Wildlife Wild

    Wildlife encounters are among the most memorable experiences for travellers, and often a highlight for locals too.   In the Margaret River Region, that could be spotting whales and dolphins from a boat or paddleboard, watching stingrays in the Hamelin Bay shallows, seeing a quenda or a possum, kangaroos, birds, reptiles and so on.  But where is the line between observing wildlife and disturbing it? When does a memorable encounter become a risk — for people, for animals, or for the environment itself?  Tourism Australia has guidelines for responsible animal tourism, reflecting growing traveller interest in experiences that prioritise animal welfare, conservation and education. Global research shows visitors increasingly want animal experiences where welfare comes first, learning is encouraged and interactions are managed responsibly.   On Capes Conversations, we learn that a great wildlife experience is one where the animal doesn't have to change its behaviour because you're there. Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. It will help us to keep this show going if you leave us a review. For more inspiration on visiting the Margaret River Region follow @margaretriver on Instagram or explore www.margaretriver.com. This show was recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.

    Keeping Wildlife Wild

  3. Aug 5

    Echoes in the Dark

    Capes Conversations heads into the darkness to explore the nightlife of our region's forests and caves.  As the sun drops, researchers armed with acoustic monitors and bat traps take to the bush around Mammoth and Jewel caves on a delicate mission.  With great care, they’re learning which microbat species are living, feeding, roosting and moving through this landscape.   The research is led by the Conservation Council of WA in partnership with Capes Foundation to better understand why these often-misunderstood animals matter - to the health of our forests, caves and the broader South West.  The guests are Conservation Council of WA's Kelly Sheldrick and Capes Foundation Conservation Manager, Alysha Johnson.   Show Notes https://www.ausbats.org.au/bats-in-buildings-faq.html  Mammoth Cave After Dark: Bat research in the Margaret River Region - Capes Foundation Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. It will help us to keep this show going if you leave us a review. For more inspiration on visiting the Margaret River Region follow @margaretriver on Instagram or explore www.margaretriver.com. This show was recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.

    Echoes in the Dark

  4. Jul 29

    Learning Through Place

    Every day, visitors learn through the places they visit.  Whether it's understanding local wildlife, connecting with cultural heritage, exploring history, or gaining a deeper appreciation for a region's landscape, tourism experiences can be powerful learning opportunities. Sometimes that learning comes through a guided tour, an interpretive display, or a conversation with a passionate local.  Other times, it comes simply from standing somewhere remarkable and seeing the world from a different perspective. In Capes Conversations, host Kellie Tannock looks at the importance of tourism in helping people to learn about a place, including how formal education programmes are creating ambassadors in the younger generations.  Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. It will help us to keep this show going if you leave us a review. For more inspiration on visiting the Margaret River Region follow @margaretriver on Instagram or explore www.margaretriver.com. This show was recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.

    Learning Through Place

  5. Jul 22

    Opening Doors: Inclusion Through Access

    There’s something pretty special about spending time in the Margaret River Region — the open space, the slower pace, long afternoons that stretch into evenings.   But for many, the question isn’t just where to go… it’s whether they’ll feel comfortable getting there in the first place.   In this episode of Capes Conversations, Kellie Tannock explores accessibility as a mindset, not as a checklist.   What makes someone feel welcome? What makes an experience feel possible? And how do we, as a community, make it easier for more people to enjoy everything this region has to offer?  Because sometimes, it’s not the step or the doorway that stops someone coming — it’s not knowing what to expect.  Show Notes This episode was inspired by Wild Lot Distilling's Why Accessibility Matters blog. Stephen Bebbington is a member of the Augusta Margaret River Shire's Inclusive Communities Advisory Network (ICAN). Accessible Holiday Homes  Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. It will help us to keep this show going if you leave us a review. For more inspiration on visiting the Margaret River Region follow @margaretriver on Instagram or explore www.margaretriver.com. This show was recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.

    Opening Doors: Inclusion Through Access

  6. Jul 15

    A Taste of Place

    Food is much more than something we eat. It’s one of the most powerful ways we connect with a place, its people and its stories. In this episode of Capes Conversations, we explore the role food plays in tourism and the way memorable culinary experiences can deepen our understanding of a destination. From family recipes and cultural traditions to paddock-to-plate experiences and hands-on cooking classes, food has the ability to bring people together and create lasting memories. Guest host Janine Carter speaks with Sarina Kamini, a Kashmiri-Australian writer and spice educator, about the stories, heritage and personal connections woven through regional Indian cooking, and Sioban Sargant from Wildwood Valley Cooking School in Yallingup who invites visitors and locals to slow down, learn new skills and explore ways to prepare seasonal produce. Together, these conversations reveal how food tourism extends well beyond restaurants and menus. It’s about the people who grow, prepare and share food, the stories behind every ingredient, and the connections visitors make along the way. Photo credit: Patricia Niven Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. It will help us to keep this show going if you leave us a review. For more inspiration on visiting the Margaret River Region follow @margaretriver on Instagram or explore www.margaretriver.com. This show was recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.

    A Taste of Place

  7. Jul 8

    Comfort by Design

    Have you ever walked into a space and felt transformed?  In the Margaret River Region, it could be a grand restaurant with plenty of polish, or a small rustic cellar door that makes you feel a certain way as soon as you walk in. In this episode, Kellie Tannock focuses on the senses, exploring how the spaces around us shape how we feel, or how we learn, often without us even noticing.   From the subtle details of lighting, sound and layout in everyday businesses, to immersive experiences — it all points to one idea: thoughtful design can shape how we connect, relax and remember a place.   Image: Whicher Ridge Winery sensory garden Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. It will help us to keep this show going if you leave us a review. For more inspiration on visiting the Margaret River Region follow @margaretriver on Instagram or explore www.margaretriver.com. This show was recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.

    Comfort by Design

  8. Jul 1

    From Hibernation to Celebration

    For ten days every July, the Margaret River Region comes alive as venues from Busselton to Margaret River open their doors with something a little special for the Cabin Fever Festival.   But Cabin Fever isn’t just a festival — it’s a chance for our community to lean into winter. To leave hibernation, come together and celebrate everything we do best: incredible produce, bold local wine and beer, and the great talents among us.    Cabin Fever makes winter feel warm, social and full of life.  Host Kellie Tannock talks to event organiser, Erin Molloy, about Cabin Fever's 10th anniversary and truffle farmer, Ben Warner who has created two special events to get his guests putting on their wellington boots for some winter fun. Cabin Fever – Margaret River Region winter festival Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. It will help us to keep this show going if you leave us a review. For more inspiration on visiting the Margaret River Region follow @margaretriver on Instagram or explore www.margaretriver.com. This show was recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.

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Capes Conversations is a weekly podcast celebrating the stories that make the Margaret River Region such a special place to live and visit.  Hosted by Kellie Tannock, each episode explores a single topic, delving into the people, events and experiences that shape this vibrant and diverse corner of Australia's South West. Blending relaxed conversation with music from West Australian musicians, Capes Conversations invites the local community to rediscover their own backyard while visitors get a deeper understanding of makes the Margaret River Region so unique. Recorded at RMR 101.9FM, Margaret River Region.

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  • Creator
    Janine Carter
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Capes Conversations
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