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Toni and Graham Velterop are among those who have benefitted from the annual Arum Lily Blitz.

war on weedsPremiumSeventh annual Arum Lily Blitz starts

This year’s Arum Lily Blitz has kicked off with a bang.

Warren Hately

Margaret River Wine Association's Amanda Whiteland.

wine timePremiumLocal wineries to feature in UK Sommelier of the Year

Margaret River Wine Association chief Amanda Whiteland flew out to London this week to represent the region on the world stage.

Warren Hately

Police and Road Safety Minister Reece Whitby.

free lessonsPremiumRoad Smart Kickstart program rolls out to regional learners

Regional students will have a new way to get to grips on the risks as new drivers thanks to a new project introduced by the State Government.

Warren Hately

Scott and Annette Baxter are thrilled with their five-medal haul from this year's Decanter awards.

Rare honourPremiumGralyn tops Decanter awards with muscat win

A small Wilyabrup producer has found its rare fortified wine propelled onto the world stage thanks to last week’s Decanter honours.

Warren Hately

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam says it is time to advance longstanding plans for a new fire station at Vasse.

State PoliticsPremiumMettam calls for action on fire stations in South West

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam says the Capes region’s blistering growth demands serious consideration of a full-time professional, paid fire brigade.

Warren Hately

Neema Premji has been named the new chairperson for the Vasse Taskforce, succeeding Hon Pierre Yang.

New chairpersonPremiumVasse Taskforce appoints Neema Premji as new chairperson

The State Government-funded Vasse Taskforce has named Neema Premji as the taskforce’s new chair, who will replace outgoing chair Hon Pierre Yang.

Daniel Hocking

Busselton Hospice Care chief executive James Jarvis, Ray Whit Stocker Preston director Mike Tucker, BCHI chai Dr Tamsin Coutts, and WACHS South West coastal operations manager Jodie Omodei next to the new fundraising barometer.

Go Blue for JunePremiumBHCI reinstates fundraising barometer

Busselton Hospice Care Inc. has announced the installation of a new fundraising barometer as a reminder of the community’s generosity and the charity’s commitment to hospice support.

Daniel Hocking

Busselton artist and wellbeing advocate Sana Turnock will be hosting a social puzzle night next Friday at the Mermaid Cafe.

Puzzle nightPremiumSocial puzzle competition to be held in Busselton

Busselton artist and wellbeing advocate Sana Turnock will be hosting a social puzzle night on July 11 for a night of community, competition and winter wellness.

Daniel Hocking

Busselton swimmer Brooklyn Rayne, 15, will make her second consecutive showing at the Tri-Series in Ballarat next week.

SwimmingPremiumBusselton swimmer joins WA Tri-Series team

A 15-year-old Busselton swimmer has earned the chance to represent Western Australia on the national stage next week. 

Daniel Hocking

Water Minister Don Punch and Busselton Water CEO David Hughes-Owen.

Funding roundPremiumBusselton community groups share $50,000 in funding

Sixteen community organisations have been given a boost with Busselton Water announcing who will share in $50,000. 

Daniel Hocking

Busselton Pride Wellbeing Festival director Clare Paine (right, with Elijah Stanlake, and Micah Smith) said councillor Richard Beecroft’s comments at last week’s meeting was “contrary to council’s code of conduct”.

“Disappointed”PremiumPride group responds to councillor’s defunding attempt

The Busselton Pride Alliance says it is disappointed in a councillor who pushed to revoke funding for its annual event, which ultimately failed. 

Daniel Hocking

People rocked up to Geographe Bay Yacht Club in their best blue frocks for a good cause.

In picturesPremiumSocial pictures from Go Blue for June’s Bed Run

Busselton community members wore the best blue ensembles for a hospital bed run from the Geographe Bay Yacht Club to the Busselton Jetty on Saturday morning.

Daniel Hocking

Over 100 runners took to the streets of Busselton with their hospital beds for the inaugural Go Blue for June Bed Run on Saturday to raise funds for Busselton Hospice Care.

Blue bedsPremiumInaugural hospital bed run raises $5500 for hospice care

Two hospital beds running down the street would not usually be cause for celebration, but on Saturday morning it was.

Daniel Hocking

City of Busselton councillor Andrew Macnish, Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club finance director Brian Lang, NewGround water services project manager Rick Giblet, Dunsborough Lakes course superintendent Oliver Bell, City of Busselton deputy mayor Anne Ryan, club chairman Michael Allenby, club general manager Matthew Criss, and club major projects committee chair John McKenzie.

Water wisePremiumDunsborough golf club celebrates new irrigation installation

Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club has celebrated the completion of a major reticulation project aiming to reduce water usage on the course.

Daniel Hocking

Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia president John Snowball and Tom Wilde of Cambray Cheese.

cream of the cropPremiumCambray awarded overall champion at Perth Royal Dairy Awards

A small family operated cheese factory and sheep dairy near Nannup has taken out the top gong at the 2025 Perth Royal Dairy Awards against more than 200 entrants.

Melissa Pedelty

Daisy Ridley in We Bury the Dead, one of the films in this year’s CinefestOZ Film Festival.

Film FestivalPremiumAustralia’s best feature films on show in the South West

The 2025 CinefestOZ Film Festival will be making its way through Busselton, Bunbury and Margaret River from August 30 to September 7, showcasing four Australian films, all in the running to win $100,000. 

Craig Duncan

Daniel Hocking

OpinionWhy Pride should be important to Busselton

Pride events are important for individuals in the South West, even if certain people are “offended” by it. It’s not only a celebration but an acknowledgement of the fight for self-expression rights.

Daniel Hocking

The all-abilities dance party at Shelter Brewing on Saturday night.

GalleryPremiumAll-abilities dance party brings people together

About 80 people attended a bogan and eshay-themed all-abilities dance party at Shelter Brewing on Saturday night, where air guitar and karaoke sessions were all the rage.

Daniel Hocking

DICE will be headlining this year’s Shelter the Storm event at Shelter Brewing.

Cabin FeverPremiumCabin Fever Festival announces live music lineup

Cabin Fever has dropped the line-up for their live music events across the Margaret River and Busselton regions, with beats, brews and good times on offer. 

Daniel Hocking

Passengers disembark from the maiden Perth to Busselton flight on the QantasLink F-100.

FIRST LANDING PremiumQantasLink’s maiden flight from Perth lands in Busselton

QantasLink’s controversial Perth to Busselton flight made it’s first trip on Friday afternoon, landing at Busselton Margaret River Airport as a push for accessibility and tourism.

Daniel Hocking

Bunbury United’s Jenna Stevenson and Busselton’s Dana Avery.

SOCCERPremiumMixed bag of results for Busselton during away games

It was a mixed bag of results for Busselton City Football Club at the weekend when they played away to Bunbury United. 

Staff Reporter

One of the pieces created by Soleil Heimlich incorporating ocean debris.

microplasticsPremiumOcean artist draws inspiration from dark tide

A South West artist who incorporates marine debris into her work is encouraging beachgoers to take some rubbish home with them as a reminder of the region’s precious coastline.

Warren Hately

Margaret River Future Council members during October's Beach Clean-Up.

beach alertPremiumConservationists fear rising tide of microplastics

Concerns are rising about an increase in microplastics littering Capes beaches

Warren Hately

Phill Cronin

ambitions groundedPremiumConfusion after Busselton Airport abandoned in State Budget

City of Busselton Mayor Phill Cronin has cornered the Premier to ask what else needs to be done for the State Government to advance ambitions for Busselton Airport.

Warren Hately and Amber Lilley