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Olive Hardy will fly the flag for Margaret River at Trigg Beach this weekend.

surfingMargaret River challengers in junior surfing titles

Fresh from the inspiration of the Margaret River Pro, some of the region’s best juniors will head to Perth this weekend for the second round of the WA Junior Surfing Titles.

Warren Hately

Channel 7 sport award winner Nina Kennedy with Adrian Barich.

Best of the West PremiumOlympian Nina Kennedy OAM claims Channel 7 sport award.

Olympic champion Nina Kennedy OAM has been crowned the Channel 7 sport award winner for her record-breaking achievements as Australia’s most successful female pole vaulter. 

Jessica Evensen and Craig Duncan

The City of Busselton council approved its draft Local Planning Scheme No.22 (LPS22) for consent to advertise for approval.

Planning schemePremiumCity of Busselton endorses Draft Local Planning Scheme

City of Busselton councillors have approved draft Local Planning Scheme No.22 for consent to advertise for approval.

Daniel Hocking

Western ringtail possums are critically endangered.

Planting dayPremiumCommunity planting day hopes to restore native habitat

Broadwater community members will have the opportunity to plant native seedlings, with GeoCatch hosting its annual community planting day to help restore habitat for native wildlife on Sunday.

Daniel Hocking

Water Minister Don Punch and Busselton Water CEO David Hughes-Owen at the Reconcilation Action Plan launch on May 29.

Water managementPremiumBusselton Water launches second Reconciliation Action Plan

Busselton Water took the next step on its reconciliation journey by launching its second action plan on May 29.

Daniel Hocking

Councillors will vote on June 11 whether to advertise the Saltwater Performing Arts and Convention Centre’s business plan.

Big businessPremiumAdvertisement of Saltwater business plan to be discussed

Public advertisement of the Saltwater Performing Arts and Convention Centre business plan will be discussed at the City of Busselton’s ordinary council meeting on June 11. 

Daniel Hocking

City of Busselton administrative building.

Council reimbursementsPremiumCouncil attire reimbursement increase to be discussed

The City of Busselton is looking to increase its allowance and expenses policy for councillors.

Daniel Hocking

City of Busselton councillors will discuss funding of the Busselton Senior Citizens Centre at their next council meeting.

City fundingPremiumBusselton Senior Citizens Centre funding to be decided

An agreement between the City of Busselton and the Busselton Senior Citizens Centre will be up for discussion at the city’s next council meeting, with a recommendation to renew it.

Daniel Hocking

The Busselton Hash House Harriers helped raise awareness and $2000 for Busselton Hospice Care and their Go Blue for June campaign.

Hospice awarenessPremiumSplash of blue for Busselton Hospice fundraiser

The Hash House Harriers gave everyone a look at their best in blue at the Busselton foreshore on Saturday morning, as the group raised $2000 for Busselton Hospice Care Inc. through their Blue Dress Amble.

Daniel Hocking

Busselton Cr Jarrod Kennedy, Pindari officer Candy McKay, Busselton Primary School student Lerico Farrell, event host Thelma Harris, student Zoe Whitehurst, local elder Gloria Hill, Busselton Senior High School student Bonnie Forrest, and Busselton mayor Phill Cronin.

National Reconciliation WeekPremiumBusselton commemorates National Reconciliation Week

A planned Reconciliation Walk was changed to a special ceremony at the Busselton Youth and Community Activity Building on Friday morning.

Daniel Hocking

Hip-hop group Bliss n Eso will be playing their hits at the Dunsborough Tavern on June 15.

Hip-hop heavyweightsPremiumAussie hip-hop trio to play in Dunsborough for national tour

Dunsborough music lovers are in for a treat with hip-hop trio Bliss n Eso making their way down south for their national tour. 

Daniel Hocking

Libby Mettam MLA has petitioned Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat for a meeting with Radiance South West.

perinatal supportPremiumMettam appeals to Minister on Radiance crisis package

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam has gone into bat for a South West service helping new mothers after it failed to win crucial State Government funding.

Warren Hately

Bryan Staring, Tristan Nash, Cadel Adams and Hayden James on the podium for the Male A category for the fourth round of the 2025 XCO State Series.

Mountain bikingPremium95 racers take on cross-country competition on Saturday

Nearly 100 racers participated in Saturday’s Down South MTB Festival leg, which had riders conquer an 8.8km track at Meelup Regional Park.

Daniel Hocking

The Polt family recently hosted Japanese tour students at their Cowaramup home, with mum Natalie calling the experience "incredibly rewarding."

Host familiesJapanese tour students coming to South West soon

A $10,000 trip will be up for grabs for local Bunbury and Busselton families who help host Japanese tour students later this year.

Daniel Hocking

Margaret River Discovery Co operator Sean Blocksidge has blasted Airbnb’s latest feature.

industry feedbackPremiumGolden guide Sean Blocksidge blasts Airbnb roll-out

One of the region’s most seasoned guides has taken a cricket bat to Airbnb’s new Experiences roll-out.

Warren Hately

Busselton mayor Phill Cronin read Barney the Barn Owl's new book "Out and About" to children at the Busselton Library, during the book's launch on April 17.

Book owlPremiumBarn owl mascot launches book about South West adventures

A beloved local barn owl mascot released his first book about the South West last month, celebrating the launch with a special reading session by the Busselton mayor.

Daniel Hocking

About 250 people attended last year's Walk for Reconciliation in Busselton, a significant increase on previous years.

Reconciliation WeekExpected rain cancels reconciliation walk

The City of Busselton’s Reconciliation Walk will be replaced with a ceremony to commemorate National Reconciliation Week, due to wild weather conditions forecast for Friday.

Daniel Hocking

Event organisers Heather Hunt and Carol Smith with Priscilla the Excavator during last year’s ball, which brought in $64,000 for Breast Cancer Care WA.

FOR A CAUSE PremiumBig Boobie Ball setting high bar with new Busselton venue

This year’s Big Boobie Ball is set to be bigger and better than ever as event organisers gear up with the goal of raising $100,000 for breast cancer this year. 

Daniel Hocking

The City of Busselton will halt the development of the planned sports pavilion for more consultation.

Fundamental failurePremiumDunsborough Lakes sports pavilion project put on pause

Dunsborough sporting clubs are divided on the development of a multi-use indoor pavilion with the project now paused for more consultation. 

Daniel Hocking

Current and former Busselton Hospice Care Inc. volunteers, board members and staff celebrated 25 years of volunteer service during National Volunteer Week.

Connecting communitiesPremiumBusselton Hospice Care turns 25

Busselton Hospice Care marked its 25th year of volunteer service as a part of National Volunteer Week last week with a celebratory afternoon tea.

Daniel Hocking

Bailey Christie during the 2022 MTB Down Under Festival.

Mountain bikingPremiumCapes cross-country races to bring in 500 participants

Spectators will enjoy two days of cross-country mountain bike racing across the capes this long weekend, with the Down South MTB Festival taking place in both Dunsborough and Margaret River.

Daniel Hocking

The City of Busselton council voted in favour of rejecting a request to seal a road.

RoadworksPremiumRoad sealing rejected by Busselton council

No works will be done on Metricup-Yelverton Road, despite 76 people signing a petition for it to be sealed.

Daniel Hocking

Metalcore band Northlane will be taking to the stage at Shelter Brewing in Busselton on August 15.

MetalcorePremiumMetalcore band Northlane to play in Busselton this August

East-coast metalcore band Northlane will be playing near the Busselton foreshore in August, bringing a night of high-energy performances to Shelter Brewing, along with Ocean Alley, Mirrors and Darkmatter.

Daniel Hocking

Busselton Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Victoria Yuen said the collaboration with Europcar meant the CCI could be more present in the community.

new wheelsPremiumBusselton CCI gets new vehicle from Europcar sponsorship

The Busselton Chamber of Commerce and Industry have partnered with Europcar for a sponsorship to provide a dedicated vehicle to make it easier for the team to travel across the South West.

Daniel Hocking