Capes Conversations

On Capes Conversations this week, host Kellie Tannock takes us back in time to look at what’s widely regarded as WA’s first tourism attraction. It’s one of Margaret River’s show caves, which suffered damage in its early years of tourism, when a visit was an eight-hour adventure, not the one-hour experience of today. We’ll find out just how much our behaviour has changed with better understanding about how fragile these cave systems are. We’ll also hear about how the caves are bein...

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-...

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 th...

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 a...

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 tha...