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Andy Pitt with his chocolate labrador, Hobbit.

STILL GIVING BACKPremiumLife-changing diagnosis inspires community fundraiser

Andy Pitt says he has always approached life like surfing — “most strides are exhilarating, sometimes you stack it, sometimes you pay some dues, but sometimes you get the ride of your life”. 

Madelin Hayes

Barbeques Galore Busselton.

RETAILER SIZZLES OUTPremiumBarbeques Galore Busselton future remains uncertain

The future of Barbeques Galore Busselton remains “up in the air” as the iconic Australian retailer announced the closure of stores across Australia. 

Madelin Hayes

The Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands.

WETLANDS UPDATEPremiumCommunity receives Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands update

The future of the Ramsar-listed Vasse Wonnerup Wetlands was put under the spotlight last month as the community gathered to hear the latest findings from scientists and environmental experts.

Madelin Hayes

Dunsborough-based photographer Christian Fletcher will present an exhibition at Saltwater Busselton.

PHOTOGRAPHYPremiumChristian Fletcher to exhibit at Saltwater Busselton

One of Western Australia’s most celebrated landscape photographers is set to bring more than three decades of work to Busselton in an upcoming exhibition. 

Madelin Hayes

The City of Busselton is moving to a monthly ordinary council meeting schedule.

LOCAL COUNCILPremiumBusselton council to move to monthly meetings

City of Busselton councillors will meet around the council table just once a month for ordinary meetings, starting from July and continuing for the remainder of 2026. 

Madelin Hayes

The City of Busselton is inviting feedback on a rates increase of 7 per cent.

RATE HIKEPremiumCity of Busselton proposes rate increase of 7 per cent

The City of Busselton is inviting community feedback on proposed differential rates for the 2026-27 financial year, with the proposed budget including an average rates increase of 7 per cent.

Madelin Hayes

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam, Shelter Brewing Co. chief executive Paul Maley and shadow housing minister Sandra Brewer.

HOUSING CRISISPremiumHousing crisis leads to staff shortages in Busselton

Busselton hospitality venue Shelter Brewing Co says it is struggling to attract staff due to the housing crisis as the median house price in the area tips over $1m.

Madelin Hayes

Shadow housing minister Sandra Brewer and Vasse MLA Libby Mettam met with land purchasers who are frustrated over title delays at Embark Busselton Estate.

TITLE DELAYSPremiumYalyalup Embark Estate buyers stuck in title delay limbo

Families eager to break ground on their new homes in Yalyalup said months of delays in receiving land titles at Embark Estate have left them facing mounting costs, uncertainty and stalled life plans.

Madelin Hayes

Dunsborough Sharks Auskick players in action at half-time of the AFL game at Hands Oval on Saturday.

FootballPremiumJunior footballers lived out their dreams on Saturday

For a group of South West junior footballers, Saturday’s AFL clash at Hands Oval was about much more than watching the action from the stands.

Jack Penniment

Mia Van Kleef, Heidi Ireland and Maya Walsh with the State 18s jumpers.

FootballPremiumState 18s honours for three South West footballers

Three South West footballers are set to feature in the black and gold for Western Australia as the State 18s carnival kicks off this weekend

Jack Penniment

Merv King slaying the dancefloor.

DISO DANCINGPremiumAll abilities celebrated at Embrace Inclusion disco

Shelter Brewing Co was pumping with music, groovy dance moves and good vibes at the weekend for the Embrace the Beats All Ability Disco. 

Madelin Hayes

Ron Glencross was named an Order of Australia Medal recipient for his commitment to conservation and the environment.

CARING FOR THE COAST PremiumDunsborough environmentalist Ron Glencross named OAM

A trailblazer in Dunsborough’s environmental scene has been recognised posthumously for his commitment to conserving the coast. 

Madelin Hayes

Clinton Giblett is accused of deliberately lighting a fire in dense bushland.

CRIMEPremiumYalyalup man charged with lighting bushfire in State forest

A 49-year-old Yalyalup man has been charged with wilfully lighting a fire in the Jarrahwood State Forest. 

Madelin Hayes

Dunsborough Primary School’s FossHaul Force tea, Archy Sinclair, Donny Mildenhall, Grace Maley, - Technologies Teacher Matt Dowsett and Eva Gerson, Audrey Matthews-Herrald and Ziggy Bacchus

FossHaul ForcePremiumYoung engineers hope to compete in international competition

A Dunsborough Primary School is calling on the community to help eight of the South West’s most ambitious young engineers compete in an international competition. 

Craig Duncan

Busselton have started the season on fire with nine wins in a row and sitting on top of the ladder.

FootballPremiumMagpies extend winning run while Sharks get blitzed by Hawks

Spearhead Liam Creighton led the way for Busselton against Collie as the Magpies notch their ninth straight win with a 52-point victory at Collie Recreation Ground. 

Jack Penniment

The Busselton community came together for National Reconciliation Week on May 28.

National Reconciliation WeekPremiumBusselton unties for National Reconciliation Week

The Busselton community came together in a show of unity last week, marking National Reconciliation Week with a symbolic walk along the Busselton foreshore.

Madelin Hayes

Mayor Phill Cronin, chief fire control officer Allan Guthrie OAM, 60 year service award recipients Ken Sue and Wally Lord OAM and DFES acting chief superintendent country north Phil Brandrett.

FIREYS COMMENDEDPremiumBusselton fireys commended for decades of service

Volunteer bush fire brigade members from across the City of Busselton were celebrated for their dedication to keeping the community safe at the Emergency Services Volunteer Awards. 

Madelin Hayes

The Movement Twenty Four will include 24-hour gym access alongside commercial-grade sauna and ice bath facilities and sports massage therapy.

FITNESSPremiumNew fitness hub set to transform Dunsborough wellness scene

A new fitness hub combining round-the-clock access, recovery and rehabilitation is set to open in Dunsborough next week, with its owners hoping to redefine the gym experience in the South West.

Madelin Hayes

The Busselton Lions Club celebrates 60 years this weekend.

COMMUNITY SPIRITPremiumBusselton Lions mark 60 years of giving back

For six decades, the Busselton Lions Club has been quietly shaping the community, building projects, raising funds and lending a hand wherever it is needed

Madelin Hayes

Bunbury’s Codee-Lee (Codee-Lee Down) took home two awards at the WAM Song of the Year competition.

MUSICPremiumCodee-Lee and Misticia win at WAM Song of the Year

Two South West musicians shone on the State stage for West Australian Music’s (WAM) Song of the Year competition.

Madelin Hayes

Jye Amiss of the Dockers celebrates a goal during the round 11 AFL match between Walyalup (Fremantle Dockers) and Euro-Yroke (St Kilda Saints) at Optus Stadium.

FootballPremiumBusselton’s Jye Amiss ‘excited’ to play close to home

Busselton’s Jye Amiss said he is looking forward to a homecoming when Fremantle heads to Bunbury this weekend, with the key forward set to play in front of family, friends and the wider South West community.

Jack Penniment

Eddie Scown and Lauren Wroth outside the Bay View Units in Bunbury after the severe storm damage.

STORM CHAOSPremiumMassive clean-up effort after storms rips through region

Clean-up efforts are continuing across the South West after the strongest storm on record left a trail of destruction, across the region.

Madelin Hayes

Mark Alderson, Liz Staite, Evelyn Taylor and Bill Biggins at the One Tree Art Prize exhibition.

TREE-MENDOUS TALENT PremiumOne Tree Art Prize puts forest in the spotlight

An art exhibition celebrating the significance of trees and their importance to the planet took place at the Ludlow Gallery over the WA Day long weekend

Madelin Hayes

The City of Busselton has endorsed a new community health and wellbeing plan for 2026-2031.

HOUSINGHousing and homelessness advisory group endorsed

A new advisory group aimed at tackling housing and homelessness within the City of Busselton has won the backing from the council, paving the way for a more co-ordinated local response. 

Madelin Hayes