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.

Capes Conversations is a society podcast hosted by Janine Carter, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Janine Carter hosts Capes Conversations, a society show with 18 episodes published.

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  Capes Conversations

  Seeds of Settlement

  Aug 18, 202635 min

  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.

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  Episode #7

  Keeping Wildlife Wild

  Aug 11, 202631 minS2

  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.

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  Episode #6

  Echoes in the Dark

  Aug 4, 202633 minS2

  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.

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  Episode #5

  Learning Through Place

  Jul 28, 202627 minS2

  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.

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  Episode #4

  Opening Doors: Inclusion Through Access

  Jul 21, 202629 minS2

  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.

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