Busselton-Dunsborough Times

BAD WEATHERBad weather causes 2800-person cruise to miss Busso

The Sun Princess was prevented from leaving Albany Port because of rough conditions, resulting in its Busselton stopover being called off.

Sophie Elliott

crimeTeens charged with Broadwater fire

Jackson Lavell-Lee

entertainmentSaucy, silly edge to Fringe festival

Fringe Busselton returns in February with a fantastic line-up of edgy, saucy, silly and downright funny performances, from live theatre and burlesque to film and stand-up comedy.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

JettyDivers’ debate gets ‘heated’

A rift between Dive Busselton Jetty and other jetty users has erupted about the private enterprise’s use of the outer public platforms.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

WaterLocals say drain plan doesn’t hold water

Busselton has a new recreational beach fishing location thanks to the clearing of the Vasse Diversion Drain, but locals say the drain clearing is a waste of money.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

alfresco diningBusinesses divided on alfresco bays

Alfresco dining is set for a boost in Busselton with three new areas for restaurant-goers to enjoy about to open — but locals are divided over the plans.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Bushfire fundraisersBushfires inspire aid

The devastating bushfire crisis on the east coast has left many communities reeling from its dreadful destruction, now several businesses in the Capes organising fundraising events.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

ATAR ResultsMacKillop: WA’s top regional ATAR school

The results are in, Busselton’s St Mary MacKillop Catholic College is WA’s top regional school in the ATAR rankings.

Bethany Hiatt with Sophie Elliott

SW pair face charges over child exploitation material

National senior titles titillate the region

Yobs catch Hawks

MOUNTAIN BIKINGTeen ready for world stage

Busselton mountain biking star Jayden Fraser has qualified for the 2020 World Enduro Series.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

SharksKill any attacking sharks, says group

The convenor of the South West’s Shark Safe Group has slammed the State Government’s immediate response to last Sunday’s fatal shark attack in Esperance.

Sophie Elliott

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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

Must see50 of the best Fringe World Festival shows

If you’re overwhelmed by the hundreds of shows on offer, let us guide you through weird, the wonderful and the downright whacky.

Jay Hanna, Belle Taylor, Lily Hoffmann, Pierra Willix and Jessie Stoelwinder

Year 12 school rankingsATARs: Top regional school leads way for country kids

Close friends to count on and supportive teachers provided the winning formula that helped push a South West Catholic college to become WA’s top-ranked regional school in the ATAR rankings.

Bethany Hiatt

Regional News

STORE REBRANDIt’s official: Kmart coming to Geraldton

Discount department store Kmart is coming to Geraldton.

Gavin Box

Fire alertSouth West bushfire remains a threat

A suspicious bushfire remains out of control after threatening lives and homes in Kemerton in the State’s South West overnight.

Nasty injuriesElderly driver ‘remorseful’ after ‘horrific’ crash

A magistrate said she was surprised a 90-year-old driver who crashed into two women, causing “horrific” injuries, had a licence.

Holly Thompson

Indian restaurant adds spice to Kalgoorlie’s food scene

Former Labor staffer avoids jail over defraud attempt

Kalgoorlie residents demand action on tenants from hell

WA News

Day 30Claremont trial podcast: ‘The Missing Exhibit’

The forensic officer involved in the collection of evidence has revealed a “minute” piece of fibre mysteriously disappeared after it was stored at Police HQ following Ciara Glennon’s post-mortem.

Kate Ryan

Emotional traumaPerth grandmother mauled saving dog

Terminally-ill woman Leslie Kwiatkowski suffered deep bites and broke her wrist as she fought to save her own dog when it was attacked earlier this week.

Anna Hay

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Claremont trialShock revelation as cop reveals fibre evidence ‘gone’

A “minute” fibre collected from Ciara Glennon’s body during her autopsy mysteriously went missing after it was stored for a weekend under lock-and-key at WA Police headquarters, it has been revealed.

Shannon Hampton