Capes Conversations

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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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  1. -4 Ч

    Protecting Our Lesser-Known Wildlife

    This week, Capes Conversations looks at the plight of some lesser known, or less publicised, wildlife in our region, and the work being done to protect them.  This episode could apply to so many of our native species where human impact, feral animals, habitat loss, light pollution, introduced species and climate change have all impacted our local wildlife and put them under threat. Host Kellie Tannock talks to conservation researchers and advocates for our beach-nesting birds, the white-bellied frog and the snake-necked turtle to find out what is being done to protect these often elusive and vulnerable animals.  Image supplied by Tegan Knowles. Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. 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.

    34 мин.
  2. Capes Gardens

    15 АПР.

    Capes Gardens

    There are numerous land & coast care groups across the region, focused on rehabilitating degraded and weed-ravaged land, returning it to native bushland. One group, the Augusta Land and Coast Care Group also moonlight once a month as the Friends of Cape Leeuwin, with projects around Augusta as well as working alongside the Capes Foundation team at the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Precinct. Gudrun Theile explains more about the group's purpose and activities before host Kellie Tannock is joined by Dianne James from the Capes Foundation and Peter Murphy, Horticultural Lecturer at SW Tafe, and all of them have some great tips for caring for your backyard. Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. 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.

    33 мин.
  3. Surf Pro Deep Dive

    8 АПР.

    Surf Pro Deep Dive

    Each year, Margaret River’s Surfer’s Point plays host to the world’s best surfers, all chasing a win as they vie for the World Surf League’s World Title in the Western Australia Margaret River Surf Pro.   This year, Margaret River is number two of 12 stops across 9 countries on the circuit.  This season also marks pro surfing’s 50th year. This week, Kellie Tannock speaks to World Surfing League's Asa Pacific President, Andrew Stark on the Pro's history, evolution and exposure for the Margaret River Region. She also speaks two former surf champions who are hugely influential in the local surfing scene, Mike McAuliffe and Dave Macaulay, who share tips on Pro for residents and visitors, and explain why the event is so important for the community.  Images supplied by WSL Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. 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.

    35 мин.
  4. An Ideal Vintage

    1 АПР.

    An Ideal Vintage

    Margaret River Region is internationally renowned for its wine, particularly Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon. From late January to early May, depending on the season, the harvest takes place - international workers arrive, all-night operations begin in the vineyards and crates of grapes are brought into the many wineries across the region.  Viticulturalist, Tim Quinlan and winemaker, Ely Jarvis speak to host, Kellie Tannock to learn what really happens during the harvest. For further listening, the four-part Wine Unearthed podcast series is available on margaretriver.com. This series takes a deeper dive into Margaret River's wine scene and some of the stories behind the labels. Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. 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.

    32 мин.
  5. Dark Skies & Capturing Auroras

    24 МАР.

    Dark Skies & Capturing Auroras

    This week, Capes Conversations looks up ... up at the vast dark skies above us and we have two experts to explain what we’re seeing in the skies and some easy ways you can appreciate the astronomical objects and auroras that we see here in the South West. Carol Redford, founder of Astrotourism WA and photographer, Aidan Kean shares their knowledge of the dark skies with practical tips to start learning more about our stars and planets, as well as taking photos of the Aurora Australis. There are some books references on Indigenous Astronomy. Look out for The First Astronomers by Duane Hamacher, Emu Dreaming by Ray and Cilla Norris and First Knowledges: Sky Country by Karlie Noon & Krystal De Napoli.  To help monitor aurora activity, take a look at some of these resources; Aurora Australis Facebook Group SpaceWeather.com Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre (part of Bureau of Meteorology)  My Aurora Forecast app  There's also information on sky gazing in the Margaret River here: Night sky: where to stargaze | The Margaret River Region @light_to_lens, @astrotourismwa  Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. 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.

    27 мин.
  6. Saving the Ludlow

    18 МАР.

    Saving the Ludlow

    The Ludlow Tuart Forest was once the entry into Busselton, before the bypass was built. It’s now signposted as the scenic route into town and most people miss it. This week, Capes Conversations looks at what makes the Ludlow Forest so special and why it needs community help to regenerate and thrive.  The Ludlow Tuart Forest is the only tall Tuart forest ecosystem in the world. Once covering more than 110,000 hectares, it has been reduced to just 3% of its original extent. What remains is fragmented, under‑managed, and facing accelerating ecological decline. Des Donnolly and Evelyn Taylor are from the Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group and they believe community can regenerate this forest. Visit the Group's website for more information on their activities, opening hours and ways you can support them: Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. 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.

    27 мин.
  7. Safeguarding Our Raptors

    11 МАР.

    Safeguarding Our Raptors

    Host, Kellie Tannock chats to Dr Boyd Wykes from Owl-Friendly Margaret River and Tara Finch, Manager of the Capes Raptor Centre. We recorded this episode on March 3, 2026 to highlight the devastating impact of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS) on our native wildlife. The regulatory body, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Association (APVMA) is conducting a review of SGARs and taking public submissions. Then, great news, on March 10 came the announcement that SGARs poisons would be declared restricted chemical products and the registration of all products containing SGARs would be suspended for one year from 24 March, 2026.   Read the APVMA March 10 announcement in full This is an important step but it's not a full ban on the products so we have decided to air this podcast as it was recorded to give a full summary of the impact these products have on our birds and wildlife and explain why we want to see them banned in Australia. For more information on the Capes Raptor Centre's recommendations for alternative safer rodent control visit the Capes Foundation website.  Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast, please share with your family and friends. 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.

    26 мин.
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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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    Janine Carter
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