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SWIMMING, SWIMMING, SWIMMINGScorching South West summer heats up

A scorching summer has only just begun as residents and travellers in the South West head to the beach to cool down this week. 

Josiah McMeekin and Amber Lilley

Mobile NetworkPremiumVodafone doubles regional network across Australia

South West residents will soon have access to improved 4G and 5G mobile phone services as Vodafone prepares to double its network and boost connection across thousands of regional communities in Australia.

Ezra Kaye

Community fundingSeveral recipients benefit from community funding

The city of Busselton has annouced several recipients for this year’s Events Sponsorship Program and Community Assistance Program.

Craig Duncan

warming upFirefighters point to Cervantes blaze as warning for summer

Volunteer firefighters have pleaded with residents to take this year’s bushfire season seriously

Warren Hately

Women in golfPremiumBusselton Golf given nod for increasing female participation

Busselton Golf Club has won a national award for its efforts in getting more women and girls onto the course.

Oliver Lane

Cyber safetyPremiumVasse students take cyber safety to Prime Minister’s office

A delegation of Vasse students, parents and educators have met virtually with the Prime Minister’s office to discuss cyber security for children up to 12 years old. 

Oliver Lane

City HeritagePremiumCity of Busselton wins judges award for heritage works

The City of Busselton received the Judges Award at the 2024 Western Australian Heritage Awards last week for its work preserving significant parts of the area’s history.

Oliver Lane

Real estate movesPremiumBunbury real estate principal expands south

A Bunbury real estate principal is expanding his services further south after a successful merger with the former Professionals Busselton and Dunsborough offices. 

Amber Lilley

Sculpture by the BayPremiumDunsborough sculpture event confident of future

Organiser’s of Dunsborough’s version of Sculpture by the Sea say their 2025 event is full steam ahead despite the news its iconic Cottesloe counterpart would not go ahead.

Oliver Lane

rising tollRoad safety a key local government issue: congress

A national congress has heard Federal support for regional local governments and technological advancements are the two most important factors to help address the country’s resurgent road toll.

Warren Hately

New offeringMiss Chows welcomed at Edwards Wines

One of the new superstars of the region quietly opened for a swanky soiree last Wednesday night at Edwards Wines near Cowaramup.

Warren Hately

export growthFuture air freight exports in focus

A major future avenue for producers in the Capes region opened for public consultation this month, with interstate freight services from Busselton Airport in focus

Warren Hately

money meets the roadFunding reform needed to help local governments with growth

Local government leaders have used a national congress in Margaret River to renew calls for a major overhaul of how the Commonwealth funds the sector.

Warren Hately

rugbySouth West Summer rugby competition brings colour

Rugby lovers were in their element at the weekend as the State’s peak sporting group brought its South West Summer 7s competition to Gloucester Park.

Warren Hately

Sensational showing South West builder wins regional home of the year

A South West builder has managed to score regional home of the year for a third time at HIA-CSR Housing Awards, with another company scoring a win on Caves Road.

Craig Duncan

Healthy waterwaysSouth West city giving major waterway a breath of fresh air

The City of Busselton is giving the Lower Vasse River a breath of fresh air to combat seasonal algal blooms as part of a new aeration trial.

Craig Duncan

Saltwater costsPremiumCost increase of theatre could lead to rate rise

A number of design “oversights” in Busselton’s new performing arts centre have led to a $7 million budget blowout and will “inevitably” lead to a rise in rates next year, Busselton Mayor Phill Cronin has said.

Oliver Lane

RugbyPremiumRugby sevens in Margaret River this weekend

A major State rugby event is coming to Margaret River this weekend as part of a pitch to make an interstate and possible international sporting fixture an annual local event.

Warren Hately

Budget adoptionPremiumBusselton budget adoption to remain in July

Busselton council has decided the benefits of bringing the adoption of its 2025/26 budget forward to June would not outweigh the risks or community concern despite a push from a councillor in July’s meeting.

Oliver Lane

5g activatedPremiumOptus connects 5G network across Busselton region

Residents across Busselton, Augusta and Margaret River are among the first in regional Australia to be connected to Optus’ 5G network. 

Amber Lilley

White Ribbon MarchPremiumBusselton White Ribbon march a stand against FDV

While attendance was good at this year’s Busselton White Ribbon Silent March, event organisers say they were disappointed to see young men still not attending in strong enough numbers.

Oliver Lane

Aboriginal HealthPremiumEye care outreach on the cards for SWAMS

A “game-changing” optometry service has been launched by the South West Aboriginal Medical Service, hoping to improve eye health among Aboriginal people.

Oliver Lane

Emergency trainingPremiumEmergency training session to temporarily close Bunker Bay

Bunbker Bay will be closed on Saturday as the region’s emergency services collaborate to undergo training on coastal rescues.

Oliver Lane

road safetyPremiumCapes councils to determine future of contentious speed cuts

It looks likely that councillors across the Capes region will have to consider hundreds of submissions on a proposed trial of widescale speed cuts.

Warren Hately