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Celebrant Anita Revel is sad to be selling her passion project.

business opportunityPremiumBig Love for tiny chapel on wheels

A unique opportunity to get a foot in the door of one of the region’s fastest-growing markets went on sale this month.

Warren Hately

Michael Warren, Lenny Warren and Anna Vidler with a cheque for the $8400 raised by Lenny.

Fantastic fundraising featPremiumYoungster raises more than $8000 to fight cancer

An 11-year-old from the South West has raised more than $8000 to fight cancer through an extraordinary feat of fundraising.  

Craig Duncan

A new planning policy has been introduced for unhosted short-term accommodation.

Airbnb areasPremium Busselton tightens up areas for unhosted accommodation

The City of Busselton council has adopted a planning policy intended to manage unhosted short-term rental accommodation.

Daniel Hocking

City of Busselton administrative building.

Council compensationPremiumBusselton council approves increase in attire reimbursement

Busselton ratepayers will see a portion of their rates go towards an increase in compensation for councillor work clothes, after the council approved to increase to the amount they can be reimbursed.

Daniel Hocking

Jobe Sherry, 12, will travel to Queensland to play in the interstate under 12s AFL competition in August.

FootballPremiumDunsborough junior footballer selected for State team

A Dunsborough Sharks junior footballer has been selected to play for the State AFL boys team as a part of an interstate competition. 

Daniel Hocking

More than 20 women participated in a two-day free skills clinic hosted by Cape to Cape MTB at the Dunsborough and Districts Country Club.

ON THE RIGHT TRACK PremiumWomen take part in mountain biking clinic

A group of women from across the State have joined forces to kick-start their mountain biking skills with a clinic.

Daniel Hocking

More than 80 people took part in a planting day.

New growthPremiumBroadwater community event plants 1000 native seedlings

More than 80 people planted 1000 native seedlings at Holgate Road in Broadwater for GeoCatch’s community planting day on Sunday.

Daniel Hocking

Peace runners made a stop at the Busselton Jetty during their run on Saturday.

Peace runPremiumPeace Run pays visit to Busselton on Saturday

A team of international peace runners arrived in Busselton on Saturday, with Busselton Runners Club members joining the Peace Run in Vasse.

Daniel Hocking

The Bay Life Op Shop volunteers dressed up in blue for Busselton Hospice Care's Go Bluie for June campaign on Wednesday.

FundraiserPremiumBay Life Op Shop raises funds for hospice care campaign

The Bay Life Op Shop raised funds for the Busselton Hospice Care’s Go Blue for June campaign on Wednesday, with all sales going towards the charity as the staff dressed up in blue.

Daniel Hocking

Embrace Inclusion South West and Shelter Brewing will be throwing an all-ability bogans and eshays dance party.

Party hardPremiumBusselton brewery to help host all-abilities disco

A Busselton brewery is teaming up with a local volunteer community group dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion for an inclusive bogan-themed dance party.

Daniel Hocking

Outgoing Commodore Anton Mann, “Most Valuable Person at the Club” recipient Christiane Togno, and Club Patron Hon. Libby Mettam MLA celebrating at the Presentation Awards Night in May.

New leadershipPremiumGeographe Bay Yacht Club elects new commodore

The Geographe Bay Yacht Club have elected a new commodore for the 2025 season after their annual general meeting on June 5, with the current commodore taking a backseat as second in charge.

Daniel Hocking

Transport minister Rita Saffioti said the Liberal Party had “failed to put forward a single transport infrastructure project at the recent State election” in response to complaints made by two Liberal Party ministers.

RoadworksPremiumBussell Highway delays create conflict between major parties

A political war has erupted over roadworks on Bussell Highway, with Transport Minister Rita Saffioti hitting out at deputy Liberal leader Libby Mettam after she raised concerns over delays.

Daniel Hocking

The City of Busselton is teaming up with WA Police for a 'safety blitz' in relation to community concern surrounding e-scooter misuse.

E-SCOOTER SAFETYPremiumSafety blitz to come for Busselton e-scooter users

E-scooters are set to remain in Busselton despite local governments in Perth pulling the plug on the rideables after a man was killed in an e-scooter crash. 

Daniel Hocking

Darren Glover, Keith Sims, Helen Godrey, Jane Bennett, Marion Hansen, and Helen Paganoni outside the planned development site of a 30-dwelling four-storey social and affordable housing block in Busselton.

Housing approvedPremiumState Government approves affordable housing in Busselton

A new social housing project has been given the green light, but Busselton residents have raised concerns over the 30-dwelling block. 

Daniel Hocking

Luna Thomas won the under-12 micro grom girls division.

SurfingPremiumCapes talent tops at Trigg

Capes surfers have lit up the coast with a swag of wins at the second round of the WA Junior Surfing Titles at Trigg at the weekend.

Warren Hately

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