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A mock-up of FAWNA’s planned South West wildlife hospital.

Cut OutPremiumFAWNA blindsided by regional wildlife hospital decision

While excited to see the South West receive WA’s first dedicated regional wildlife hospital, wildlife rescue volunteers claim to have been cut out of discussions despite their years of advocacy. 

Craig Duncan

Margaret River's Willow Hardy.

SurfingPremiumMargaret River and Yallingup secure place in grand final

Margaret River have secured back-to-back Australian Boardriders Battle WA Regional Qualifier titles, with Yallingup also booking their place at next year’s national final.

Jack Penniment

The Burnside residence has earned Tallwood Custom Built Homes the highest honour at the 2026 awards.

Housing awardsPremiumBusselton builder wins the South West Home of The Year

A Busselton builder has sweeped the competition at the 2026 HIA Regional Western Australian Housing Awards coming home with 7 of the 18 awards. 

Seth Carter

Boyup Brook artist Lori Pensini won the 2025 Collie Art Prize for her piece Bare Earth.

ART PRIZE PremiumEntries will soon be open for the Collie Art Prize

The Collie Art Prize will return to the South West in 2027, with entries for the exhibition set to open in October. 

Rose Patane

Busselton's Liam Creighton celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumBusselton hoping to reverse fate from last years grand final

Busselton were on the wrong side of last years South West Football League grand final result, having gone down in one of the all time greatest deciders against South Bunbury by a solitary point.

Jack Penniment

The site of the proposed sand mine in Yallingup.

SAND MINE WOESPremiumEPA considers assessment of Yallingup sand mine

The Environmental Protection Authority is determining whether or not to assess a sand mine proposal in Yallingup after it received nearly 400 public comments. 

Madelin Hayes

Busselton celebrate a goal against HBL in the semifinal.

FootballPremiumBusselton ready for the fight to complete undefeated season

Busselton will enter the 2026 South West Football League women’s grand final as favourites but the side is not underestimating their opponents in Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault.

Jack Penniment

Margaret River historian and prospector Tom Wenman at the 20,000-year-old fossil site in Augusta.

PUSH TO PROTECTPremiumCall to save Augusta ancient fossil site

A Margaret River historian is calling for ugent action to protect ancient fossils in Augusta, warning the site is being destroyed before the public has had a chance to understand its significance. 

Madelin Hayes

WA apprentice of the year Georgia Shinnick.

Standout Individual PremiumBusselton’s Georgia Shinnick wins WA Apprentice of the Year

A Busselton apprentice has shown she is above the rest, winning a State wide award ceremony. 

Hayley Primmer

Busselton’s Mitch Tenardi is the 2026 Hayward medallist.

FootballPremiumMitch Tenardi secures first Hayward Medal

Mitch Tenardi ended his run of being the bridesmaid after securing his first Hayward Medal at the South West Football League awards night on Friday.

Jack Penniment

Wayfinder's farm has already grown plenty of seasonal produce.

FOOD & WINEPremiumWayfinder serves up taste of the seasons at new restaurant

For diners at Cowaramup’s newest winery, the journey from paddock to plate is only a few steps away.

Madelin Hayes

Matt Corby will head to Margaret River next month to headline Good Day Sunshine Festival. 

LIVE MUSICPremiumMatt Corby brings soulful sound to Margaret River

Australian singer-songwriter Matt Corby will bring his soulful sounds to Margaret River next month, headlining Good Day Sunshine Festival with a few surprises in tow. 

Madelin Hayes

Eaton Boomers were crowned South West Netball Football League champions.

NetballPremiumEaton claim SWNFL premiership with final-term onslaught

Eaton have secured their third South West Netball Football League premiership after defeating two-time reigning premiers Mercy-Leschenault-Collie by eight goals in Saturday’s grand final. 

Jack Penniment

2026 Hayward medallist Busselton's Mitch Tenardi and Harvey-Brunswick-Leshenault's Nola Marino medallist Trinity Brown.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Mitch Tenardi and Trinity Brown secure top honours

Mitch Tenardi and Trinity Brown have capped outstanding South West Football League seasons by taking home the competition’s two premier individual awards on Friday night.

Jack Penniment

Busselton Holiday Village has been highly sought after by buyers.

HolidaysPremiumBusselton Holiday Village has new owners

Busselton Holiday Village was acquired by Avari Capital Partners on September 3, with the sale handled by CRE Brokers’ Mark Walsh. 

Seth Carter

Young musicians at the launch of Salty Sounds.

YOUTH PremiumNew youth-focused music space opens its doors.

A new youth music creative space has opened on the Busselton foreshore, supporting young artists to collaborate and create. 

Hayley Primmer

Swimmers at the 2026 Busselton Jetty Swim.

Jetty SwimPremiumJetty Swim prepares for more than 6000 swimmers in 2027

The Busselton Jetty Swim is set to welcome a record number of swimmers to Geographe Bay in February, with more than 6000 participants expected for the event’s 32nd edition.

Jack Penniment

A beach clean-up will be held in Busselton this weekend to honour Jake Robinson, right, pictured here with his brother Callum.

BEACH CLEAN-UPPremiumBeach clean-up organised for Jake Robinson’s birthday

A beach clean-up will honour the life and legacy of Perth man Jake Robinson this weekend, marking what would have been his birthday. 

Madelin Hayes

Walking groups across Busselton are encouraging people to register for Telethon's Steps of Hope.

TELETHONPremiumBusselton walking groups embrace Telethon Steps of Hope

Busselton walking groups are encouraging participation in the Telethon Steps of Hope walk along the Busselton Jetty in October. 

Madelin Hayes

Earth Shepherd founder Sam Maisey.

Exotic WorkersPremiumWinery employs herd of happy goats to manage weeds

A South West winery has employed the services of some truly exotic workers, with a herd of happy goats now helping keep weeds in check. 

Craig Duncan

The State Government has announced $1.5 million in funding for the new regional hospital which will soon open in Margaret River.

WildlifePremiumMargaret River to host WA’s first regional wildlife hospital

Margaret River is set to host WA’s first dedicated regional wildlife hospital with the State Government today announcing $1.5 million of funding to establish a new state of the art facility. 

Craig Duncan

A busy great-grandfather ignored calls from an unfamiliar number for weeks before discovering he had won more than $650,000 in Saturday Lotto.

LottoBusselton great-grandfather almost misses $652k Lotto win

A busy great-grandfather ignored calls from an unfamiliar number for weeks before discovering he had won more than $650,000 in Saturday Lotto.

Troy de Ruyter

A Busselton sound bath event is raising funds for disadvantaged children in Nepal.

FUNDRAISERPremiumBusselton sound bath raises funds for Nepal

A Busselton sound bath event is raising funds for disadvantaged children in Nepal following devastating floods. 

Madelin Hayes

Margaret River author Bernice Barry is up for two prestigious literary awards.

LITERARY PRIZE PremiumSouth West author Bernice Barry vies for literary prizes

Margaret River author Bernice Barry’s new book The Names of a Hare has gone from strength to strength, now up for two highly prestigious literary awards. 

Madelin Hayes