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Emma Duncan (6) and Londyn Carr (8) at the Matildas V Panama game at Hands Oval, Bunbury.

SoccerCommentsBunbury’s Matildas enthusasim not dampened by shock loss

More than 10,000 people turned out to see the Matildas suffer a shock loss to Panama in their first game in regional WA at Bunbury’s Hands Oval on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Artist India Armstrong launched her exhibition at Shelter Brewing on Thursday night, as a part of the venue's NAIDOC Week events.

In picturesPremiumSocials from India Armstrong’s Ocean to Land exhibition

Busselton art enthusiasts enjoyed celebrating the launch of local artist India Armstrong’s Ocean to Land exhibition on Thursday night, which kicked off the venue’s NAIDOC Week program.

Daniel Hocking

DFES Superintendent Phil Brandrett.

fire riskPremiumIncrease in house fires blamed on lithium-ion batteries

Fire and emergency rescue crews are reporting their busiest year yet as road crashes and lithium batteries heap on the pressure.

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

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

Wil Massara during his award acceptance speech.

Young LeadersPremiumBunbury boy honoured for shaping young minds

A South West problem solver with a passion for empowering young people from the regions have been award the Western Australia Young Leadership Award.

Yousuf Shameel

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

Thrombolites in Yalgorup National Park.

Environment PremiumVulnerable ecological communities unrecognised across WA

Hundreds of WA’s most vulnerable ecological communities are unrecognised and unprotected according to a damming Report from the State’s Auditor General. 

Craig Duncan

A South West conservation group is looking at a new green way of keeping communities safe from bushfires. 

Fire safetyPremiumSouth West conservation group look at green firebreaks

South West Natural Resource Management are diving into a study of ‘living firebreaks’ with up to six farmers as a new way to manage the rising climate crisis poses to the South West. 

Craig Duncan

Riders competing at the Collie River MTB.

Mountain bikingPremiumRising star Wright to feature in Collie River MTB Marathon

Rising Bunbury star Connor Wright will be the star attraction for the Collie River MTB Marathon on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Panama played in Perth in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

SoccerPremiumPanama out to spoil Matildas’ party in the South West

Panama will be out to spoil the Matildas’ party in the South West when they line up as the opposition for the women’s national soccer team’s opposition for their first game in regional WA on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

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

Clay Hall produced a standout performance against Collingwood.

FootballPremiumAFL Watch: Binningup’s Hall earns Rising Star nomination

Binningup’s Clay Hall earned an AFL Rising Star nomination for a standout performance in West Coast’s 29-point loss to ladder-leaders Collingwood at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Donnybrook's Zac Trigwell and Jacob Kendle celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Dons to test premiership credentials against Magpies

Donnybrook’s league and women’s sides will test their premiership credentials in a pair of matches against high-flying Busselton at VC Mitchell Park on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault celebrate after winning the inaugural South West Football League Wheelchair League grand final.

FootballPremiumHBL win inaugural SWFL Wheelchair League grand final

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault capped off an unbeaten campaign in the inaugural South West Football League Wheelchair League season with a 44-point win over Carey Park in the competition’s grand final on Sunday

Josh Kempton