Supporting women in regional, rural and remote areas of Western Australia will be the aim of a new free online group launched by DVassist
Rose Patane
The man largely responsible for Western Australia’s world-famous whale shark phenomenon has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to conservation and the environment.
Madelin Hayes
Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association have stormed through their pool games undefeated in A section of senior country week.
Jack Penniment
Trainer Matthew Scott is fighting for his third consecutive Busselton Cup on Friday night.
Mahli Beardman shines in BBL qualifier guiding the Scorchers to a ninth final.
Yallingup residents have raised concern after a fire was sparked by fireworks during the prohibited burning season, exposing a ‘gap’ in the current State framework.
A Busselton camp that helps young people from veterans’ families build friendships, confidence and resilience has wrapped up another successful year.
The Festival of Busselton has drawn the curtain on another action-packed summer, bringing a month of free, family friendly fun to the foreshore and streets of the city.
The fairways of Capel Golf Club were buzzing at the weekend as golf enthusiasts from across the South West teed off in support of WA Police Legacy.
After eight months in the saddle, a 25-year-old woman and her wild-caught Aussie brumby have completed a remarkable, first-of-its-kind, 4400km ride across Australia.
Madelin Hayes and Rose Patane
Local junior surfers fell agonisingly short in their respective finals at the 21st edition of Taj’s Small Fries.
Swings & Roundabouts was transported back in time over the weekend, as cowboy boots, vintage fashion and the infectious energy of swing dancers took over for the annual Sou’West Vintage Fest.
A controversial $12-million development proposal along a South West beach has been approved, despite the Local Government pushing against the proposal.
Craig Duncan
Two people have been charged after an accessible toilet in Busselton was deliberately set alight, leaving thousands of dollars in damage and a community facility unusable.
An alarming audit into Perth’s hospital infrastructure has raised concern for regional WA, with shadow health minister Libby Mettam warning country hospitals are being left to deteriorate.
Double delight for BMRJCA at junior country week
Spend a summer’s day in the South West and the signs of peak season are everywhere — cabanas dot the coastline, cafe-goers spill on to footpaths, and roads are packed with holidaymakers chasing sun and sea.
From wearable art and richly detailed wall hangings to sculptures of local flora, the natural beauty of the South West has been transformed into textile art now on display in Busselton.
Smiles filled the shoreline at Bunker Bay at the weekend as the Disabled Surfers Association South West wrapped up another unforgettable Let’s Go Surfing event.
Geographe Bay Yacht Club hosts 53rd Hobie Cat National Championships
Local legend Taj Burrow’s junior surfing event is returning for another year.
A heart-warming cycling initiative aimed at reducing social isolation and boosting quality of life is set to roll into Dunsborough.
Tails wagged and paws pranced over the weekend as hundreds of dog lovers turned out for the annual Festival of Busselton Dogs Day Out.
Despite the new carriages being capable of reaching much higher speeds, the long-awaited return of the Australind train will likely match the speed of cars on the Forrest Highway.
