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  1. ConcertPremiumBusselton-raised Pretty Uglys to perform at The River

  2. FundraiserPremiumBusselton man runs 100km and six peaks for charity

  3. IronmanPremiumIronman 70.3 a great success

  4. marathonPremiumMargs Ultra puts runners through their paces

  5. hockeyPremiumAbigail Faivre collects Hockey Player of the Week

BushfiresPremiumOutrage at Busso council’s fire clearance plan

Outrage has rippled across Busselton, Yallingup and Dunsborough as a proposed change to Bushfire Notices could see landowners forces to clear their bush blocks.

Taylar Amonini

FundraiserPremiumMullets and skydives set to raise awareness

While schools across the country have banned the humble mullet, a South West man is sprouting his locks in the much-maligned hairstyle to raise awareness and funds for mental health.

Taylar Amonini

Parking feesPremiumLong-term parking fees to increase at Busso Airport

City of Busselton locals will experience a hike in fees and charges, including a doubling of the cost to park cars in areas of the airport.

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ConservationPremiumHistoric Wonnerup House reopens after conservation work

A new roof to keep Wonnerup House in tip-top shape has helped the historic building open its doors to visitors once again after months of urgent conservation work.

Catherine Massey & Jackson Barrett

FundraiserPremiumGolf fundraiser for MND set to be a swing and a hit

Much-needed funding for research into motor neurone disease will be a swing and a hit next weekend when Ride the Wave and Dunsborough Lakes Golf Club band together for a fundraising event.

Catherine Massey

Awesome artPremiumBusselton artists calling budding creatives

Running out of the Senior Citizend Centre, the group is hoping to grow its numbers or it risks losing its art space.

Taylar Amonini

Dairy dreamsBusselton gelato reigns supreme in prestigious awards

Busselton’s Gelato Buonissimo entered five flavours into the Awards’ WA Dairy Product Competition earlier this year, winning three gold awards and two silvers.

AnzacPremiumPremiumBusselton gives touching tribute for Anzac Day

Surrounded by a blanket of fog, more than 1000 people made the early rise to commemorate Anzac Day along the Capes.

Postponed plansPremiumPremiumBusselton council postpones brewery plan votes

Plans for a new tourist attraction and microbrewery have been delayed another fortnight so councillors can gain further clarification on the project.

ultra marathonPremiumMargaret River Ultra Marathon given green light

Kicking off on Saturday, organisers Rapid Ascent have put in place a number of regulations to ensure the event does not contribute to any community spread, including a self-imposed entry limit.

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Covid chaosPremiumBusselton tourism industry slams chaos lockdown

Confusion and frustration swelled among the Capes at the weekend as tourists flocked to the South West despite the Perth and Peel region’s snap coronavirus lockdown.

Taylar Amonini

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Must-read listCommentsPremiumThe 10 WA female rising cricketers to watch

From state cricketer AND footballer Poppy Stockwell, to hat-trick taking offie Jean McKinlay, leg-spinner Shay Manolini, 15-year-old allrounder Chloe Ainsworth and more. SEE THE TOP 10 LIST HERE.

Bonnie Raynor

Shocking accidentCommentsPremiumHorse float tragedy rocks WA racing community

Paul Ramsay, who was bringing the horses to WA, said he had never seen such shocking scenes after a stock-carrying accident.

Ernie Manning

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International schemePremium
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Has race for whiz kid’s millions gone global?

Inquiries into scandal-hit betting whiz kid Chris Brown have moved overseas, with international investors now claiming they are among those owed huge sums of money.

Neale Prior

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Camel IncidentPremiumYoung girl injured in camel accident

A young girl was hospitalised with a back injury after falling off a camel which was spooked by an unleashed dog during a popular Broome sunset tour.

Grace Hendry

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Controversial claimsCommentsPremium
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Council accused of rejecting mural as ‘too Indigenous’

A WA council has been accused of rejecting the design of a renowned artist hired to paint a mural on Onslow water tanks because it was “too Indigenous”.

Kate Emery

WA roadsMan airlifted to RPH after Channybearup crash

A motorist has been airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital after a crash in the South West.

Sarah Steger

Drunk rolloverPremiumPremiumWoman to face court over drunken rollover

A 48-year-old woman allegedly became heavily intoxicated on a 21/2 hour trip to Kendenup before losing control of her vehicle and rolling her car

Landmark chargePremiumPremiumSpecial crime squad in Mt Barker DV arrest

A 42-year-old Mt Barker man has become the first person in the Great Southern charged with persistently engaging in family violence

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‘Stupid’ actionsPremium
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PremiumGero dad stripped of gun licence over baby rifle photo

A dad photographed pointing a rifle at his baby daughter has had his gun licence taken from him after police stepped in to overrule a local magistrate.

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Damning findingsCommentsPremium‘Ineffective’: New report slams WA council regulator

The Department of Local Government is ‘ineffective’ at regulating WA councils, a highly critical Auditor-General’s report has revealed.

Charlotte Elton

Shock twistPremiumBitter Mercanti family feud reignites with $4m lawsuit

The feud that tore apart the Mercanti family, leading to a multi-million dollar High Court showdown, has sparked up again — with allegations son Tyrone plundered nearly $4m from his unwitting parents.

Tim Clarke

What a messCommentsCommentsCottesloe sign warns beachgoers against open defecation

One of Perth’s most affluent suburbs appears to be facing a real stinker of a problem, with a new sign at a Cottesloe beach warning beachgoers against ‘open defecation’.

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Investigation widensPremium
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PremiumBetting whiz kid’s racehorse Fair Justice in spotlight

Fair Justice and Material Witness are among a dozen or more of Chris Brown’s racehorse investments being investigated by receivers in a bid to track down $126m owed to investors.

not on-trackCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSaffioti admits rail link won’t be complete until 2022

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has confirmed the airport rail link will not finished until next year after claiming ahead of the State election that it would be finished in December.

Covid crisisCommentsPremiumWA to take repatriation flights from India

WA will likely take repatriation flights from India, Premier Mark McGowan has confirmed – but only within the existing cap of 530 incoming travellers per week.

Charlotte Elton