Capes Conversations
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.
Episodes
12 episodes
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...
Where Whales Rest and Rise
Each year, one of nature’s great journeys tracks along Western Australia’s coastline. Before winter, humpback and southern right whales leave Antarctica’s icy waters for their long migration north to warmer seas — hugging our contin...
The Impact of Giving Time
In every regional community, volunteers are the backbone. It's volunteers who run or support regional emergency services, kids sport, community events, arts festivals, historical societies, leisure groups ... the list goes on. So m...
The Story Beneath Our Feet
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 tou...
Small Brewers, Big Impact
In the past decade, Australia’s craft beer scene has shifted from niche to mainstream. More and more beer drinkers were chasing local, independent, flavour-driven brews, and the industry responded... with brewers in the Marga...
The Hidden Struggle for Survival
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 impa...
Waking the Landscape
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 ...
When the World Comes to Our Break
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...
The Work Before the Wine
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 o...
The Sky We Almost Forgot
This week, Capes Conversations looks up ... up at the vast dark skies above us. It's something we take for granted but Carol Redford, founder of Astrotourism WA, wants us to proud of what's above our heads every night. She shares he...
The Forest at the Edge of Disappearing
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 a...
The Poison in the Food Chain
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 (A...
