Busselton-Dunsborough Times

roadsHelicopter called to two car collision

The RAC Rescue helicopter was called to a two car crash on Caves Road, near the intersection of Wildwood Road, in Yallingup Today at about 10.51am.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

The RAC Rescue Helicopter was alerted to crash on Caves road earlier this morning.

historyCultural site boost

Jackson Lavell-Lee

businessTarget pledges worker help

Target has promised to support employees affected by the 2021 closure of the Busselton site.

Tari Jeffers and Jackson Lavell-Lee

businessGrants to boost growth

Community groups, local governments and businesses are being encouraged to apply for grants up to $200,000 to promote economic growth and jobs.

Tari Jeffers

Arson chargeBridge fire accused denied bail, damage bill set at $3m

A woman accused of setting fire to and destroying Wonnerup’s Tuart Drive bridge earlier this year has been denied bail, despite a duty lawyer saying she was ‘bycatch’ in the whole thing.

Shannon Verhagen

WeatherStorm smashes Capes

A “storm of the decade” has ripped through the Capes for over 24 hours causing power outages to more than 13,000 regional homes.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Regional fundingRevitalising Geographe Waterways cash injection

The State Government has announced a cash injection for the Revitalising Geographe Waterways program helping improve water quality in the Lower Vasse River, Vasse Diversion Drain and Toby inlet.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

tourismState holds tight line on grants

The State Government has held firm on restrictive criteria for its Tourism Recovery Grants despite widespread criticism from Capes small tourism operators.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Patrons on tap

Capes small bars and restaurants have hailed the community for “keeping us afloat” as they reopened for business this week.

Contractor care honoured

A Busselton contractor’s proactive approach to protecting native flora and fauna while installing a wastewater main has been recognised with the Civil Contractors Federation WA’s environmental award.

Surf swells capes crew

Perfect weather conditions saw hundreds of locals take to the water over the weekend to enjoy the pumping 3m swell.

tourismVisitors take up SW break option

Capes small businesses were abuzz this week as tourism providers hailed the opening of some of WA’s intrastate borders.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

JettyStudy floats new choices

Busselton Jetty has surveyed local residents to revolutionise its offerings post COVID-19.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

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Trial of the centuryClaremont trial: Everything you need to know

For so long, so much has been said and written about the Claremont serial killings, but so little was known. Now for the first time, read everything you need to know about the ‘trial of the century’.

The West Australian

ExclusiveSt John using baby monitors to spy on ambos at work

WA paramedics say they are shocked to discover St John Ambulance is secretly monitoring them at work, with some finding listening devices hidden in mattresses in their rest areas.

Ben Harvey

Taken too soonDad’s heartbreak: Best friends killed in crash revealed

Family members have paid tribute to two Perth women killed in a horror crash on Friday, one a newlywed and the other a talented physiotherapist — friends whose futures were destroyed in an instant.

Bethany Hiatt and Danella Bevis

Regional News

Devastating‘They loved each other so much’: Parents’ heartache

The parents of two young children killed in a horror crash near Geraldton yesterday said the step siblings ‘were happy, arguing brother and sister’ and had become inseparable.

Daryna Zadvirna

Compensation hopeCourt win for farmers stung by 2011 live export ban

The class action has been before the courts for six years after the Gillard government shut down the live export trade in 2011, hurting cattle producers across northern Australia.

Jenne Brammer

UNIVERSITY RESEARCHGoldfields smokers nearly double national average

Published by the Mitchell Institute at Victoria University, the report highlighted a wealth/poverty divide in smoking rates across the country.

Taylar Amonini

Kalgoorlie man claims passive smoke led to weed high

Driving under the influence of cannabis is not new for Stidworthy, who faced the same charges in 2016 and 2017, and receiving a suspended prison sentence in 2018 for moving almost 850g of cannabis

Geraldton ‘COVID’ spitter admits cop assault

A 29-year-old woman has admitted she lied about having COVID-19 after spitting in a police officer’s face in Geraldton.

Super Pit rises up list of Australia’s top gold mines

The first full quarter under new joint-venture partners Saracen Mineral Holdings and Northern Star Resources led to the Super Pit increasing output to 117,127oz

WA News

Costly tripFlights from WA’s north costing up to $2000

Pilbara residents hoping for a quick Perth getaway after months of strict socialdistancing measures have been slapped in the face by exorbitant flight prices.

Sam Jones

‘Blatant dishonesty’Perth builder jailed over health corruption scandal

A Perth builder who invoiced the taxpayer for massive renovations done to the home of former North Metropolitan Health Service executive John Fullerton has been jailed for multiple frauds.

Tim Clarke

Teachers, education staff in expanded COVID-19 testing

WA’s asymptomatic testing regime will be expanded to education staff, transport workers and the tourism sector - as Health Minister Roger Cook confirmed the State recorded no new cases overnight.

Kimberley businesses can’t wait to have you back

Tourism operators, hotels and caravan parks in the tourist mecca of Broome are desperately waiting for the Kimberley border’s reopening to be given the final thumbs up.

Butcher’s brutal takedown after latest vegan stunt

Vegan animal rights activist Tash Peterson targeted a Belmont butcher after revealing she had received a ban from all Coles and Woolworths stores.

Coronavirus crisisWA Liberals renew Roe 8 push for local stimulus

The WA Liberals have renewed calls for ramped-up coronavirus stimulus after Deloitte modelling predicted $17 billion would be ripped from the State economy over the next year.

Josh Zimmerman